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WINTER 2015 News and Activities for Mason and Deerfield Township HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTIONS NATIONAL RECOGNITION 50+ STUDENTS FROM MASON CITY SCHOOLS DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP PARKS AND RECREATION EVENTS MASON COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITIES SEE WHAT’S NEW

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WINTER 2015

News and Activities for Mason and Deerfi eld Township

HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYSCOMMUNITY SUPPORTAND CONTRIBUTIONS

NATIONAL RECOGNITION50+ STUDENTS FROMMASON CITY SCHOOLS

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP PARKS AND RECREATION

EVENTS

MASON COMMUNITYCENTER ACTIVITIES

SEE WHAT’S NEW

News and Activities for Mason and Deerfi eld Township

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Confirm your new outing

by March ��

Monday - Thursday: ��� per golfer with cart and

free use of driving range

an �� savings per golfer

Book your next outing with The Golf Center at Kings Island Outing packages include: ��-hole championship course Ample carts for everyone Locker facilities at no extra charge Your choice of day of the week Convenient location one mile off I-­� PGA professionals to arrange contests and scoring Over three dozen menu choices for your banquet Course signs installed and removed for you Free rounds of future golf awarded to your outing

Outing Reservations Dates may be reserved �� months in advance by contacting the Group Sales Department

The Golf Center at Kings Island | 6042 Fairway Drive | Mason, Ohio 45040Reserve your outing by calling Becky: 513.573.3302 | Website: thegolfcenter.com

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER DEGREESComplete Sinclair associate degrees designed for transfer into four-year schools. Courseview partners with area universities offering upper-level and graduate courses on the Courseview Campus, making transfer seamless for students. Featured programs:

• Associate of Arts

• Business Administration

• Communication Studies

• Engineering University Transfer

• Social Work

• Psychology

• Political Science

• Sociology

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMSSinclair is on the cutting edge of IT, meeting the region’s demand for IT industry experts. Featured programs:

• Secure System Administration

• Network Engineering

• Software Development

HEALTH SCIENCESHealth Sciences programs have earned a strong reputation for preparing professionals to encourage healthy lifestyles, assess levels of wellness, and treat compromised health:

• Biotechnology

• Medical Assisting

• Medical Office Receptionist

• Mental Health

• Nurse Aide Training

• Specimen Processing

• Pharmacy Technician

• Physical Therapist Assistant

• Reimbursement Specialist

• Sterilization Processing

Sinclair’s Courseview Campus Center | 5386 Courseview Drive, Mason, Ohio 45040-2362 | 513-339-1212

Spring 2015 Classes Start January 5th

www.sinclair.edu/courseview

ENROLL NOW!

Courseviewin Mason

The Courseview Campus Center offers over 50 degree and certificate programs.

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Confirm your new outing

by March ��

Monday - Thursday: ��� per golfer with cart and

free use of driving range

an �� savings per golfer

Book your next outing with The Golf Center at Kings Island Outing packages include: ��-hole championship course Ample carts for everyone Locker facilities at no extra charge Your choice of day of the week Convenient location one mile off I-­� PGA professionals to arrange contests and scoring Over three dozen menu choices for your banquet Course signs installed and removed for you Free rounds of future golf awarded to your outing

Outing Reservations Dates may be reserved �� months in advance by contacting the Group Sales Department

The Golf Center at Kings Island | 6042 Fairway Drive | Mason, Ohio 45040Reserve your outing by calling Becky: 513.573.3302 | Website: thegolfcenter.com

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER DEGREESComplete Sinclair associate degrees designed for transfer into four-year schools. Courseview partners with area universities offering upper-level and graduate courses on the Courseview Campus, making transfer seamless for students. Featured programs:

• Associate of Arts

• Business Administration

• Communication Studies

• Engineering University Transfer

• Social Work

• Psychology

• Political Science

• Sociology

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMSSinclair is on the cutting edge of IT, meeting the region’s demand for IT industry experts. Featured programs:

• Secure System Administration

• Network Engineering

• Software Development

HEALTH SCIENCESHealth Sciences programs have earned a strong reputation for preparing professionals to encourage healthy lifestyles, assess levels of wellness, and treat compromised health:

• Biotechnology

• Medical Assisting

• Medical Office Receptionist

• Mental Health

• Nurse Aide Training

• Specimen Processing

• Pharmacy Technician

• Physical Therapist Assistant

• Reimbursement Specialist

• Sterilization Processing

Sinclair’s Courseview Campus Center | 5386 Courseview Drive, Mason, Ohio 45040-2362 | 513-339-1212

Spring 2015 Classes Start January 5th

www.sinclair.edu/courseview

ENROLL NOW!

Courseviewin Mason

The Courseview Campus Center offers over 50 degree and certificate programs.

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Welcome to the NewWelcome to the new CenterPoint publication! The new publication is a truly collaborative eff ort between the City of Mason, Deerfi eld Township, Mason City Schools, and TriHealth.

The previous publication was essentially three segregated publications in one, CenterPoint, Deer� eld Digest, and Mason Matters, distributed within the Our Town Magazine. CenterPoint will now be a stand-alone community magazine and newsletter. As a community we feel that many of our stories, articles, events, and activities have wide appeal, regardless of the jurisdiction in which you live or do business. The new CenterPoint re� ects a more collaborative effort while continuing to preserve some individual identity for each partner. The City and Deer� eld are combining efforts and jointly producing articles as well as continuing to produce articles that may be more relevant to each jurisdiction.

Articles are � agged with a margin marker indicating the source of the story. Mason’s content will feature the familiar M ribbon from our logo; Deer� eld content will be emblazoned with a D—reference the Deer� eld Digest marker of yesteryear. Articles that are considered of wide community interest, and not necessarily spe-ci� c to one jurisdiction’s readers or another, will not be marked with either community’s � ag. This should both decrease visual clutter and signal to our readers that the article is of broad interest.

The partnership with Mason City Schools and TriHealth offers another unique opportunity to bring two critical components to the publication—school news and health and wellness—creating a unique and dynamic community publication.

We are also pleased to welcome Cincinnati Magazine as the new publisher of CenterPoint! Cincinnati Mag-azine has provided invaluable expertise in recommending changes, both subtle and sweeping, for CenterPoint. Each community’s content of a similar nature will at times share a page or appear side-by-side, with more infographics to tell a story.

It is our sincere hope that you enjoy the new CenterPoint’s layout, content, and � ow, and � nd signi� cant value in the magazine as your commu-nity’s newsletter. We are excited about this new collaborative effort and we hope you enjoy your new CenterPoint!

Mason Specifi c Story margin marker

Deerfi eld Specifi c Story margin marker

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” —Henry Ford

From left to right: Gail Kist-Kline, PhD, Mason City Schools Superintendent; Eric Hansen, Mason City Manager; Bill Becker, Deerfi eld Township Administrator.

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PRESCHOOLPRESCHOOL ATAT

ROYALMONT ACADEMYROYALMONT ACADEMY

Mason & Liberty Township’s Choice for Catholic Preschool

Explore the possibilities for your child at The

Preschool at Royalmont Academy. Utilizing an

advanced academic curriculum tailored to prepare

students for success

in elementary school,

Royalmont Preschoolers are typically completing

kindergarten level work in the 4 year old program. In

an age-appropriate way, formation in the Catholic

Faith, the development of each child’s relationship

with Christ, an appreciation for the sacramental life

of the Church, the

knowledge of Saints and the

maternal love of the

Blessed Virgin Mary are all at the core of the program of

formation. Our flexible programs fit your family’s needs.

We are the only Catholic preschool offering half and full

day options. Nestled in a safe neighborhood in Mason, the

new 10,000+sq foot Early Childhood Center offers a quiet

setting with all the amenities necessary for a top-tier

preschool program. This is THE solution for your family. Act now!

Download our FREE guide

“The 5 BIG Questions”

www.royalmont.com

Royalmont Academy 200 Northcrest Dr. Mason Ohio 45040 513.754.0555 www.royalmont.com

Come & See Tuesdays beginning November 18th

Catholic Toddlers Story Time

Mom & Me Exercise Class

Explore: Join Us:

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THETHE

PRESCHOOLPRESCHOOL ATAT

ROYALMONT ACADEMYROYALMONT ACADEMY

Mason & Liberty Township’s Choice for Catholic Preschool

Explore the possibilities for your child at The

Preschool at Royalmont Academy. Utilizing an

advanced academic curriculum tailored to prepare

students for success

in elementary school,

Royalmont Preschoolers are typically completing

kindergarten level work in the 4 year old program. In

an age-appropriate way, formation in the Catholic

Faith, the development of each child’s relationship

with Christ, an appreciation for the sacramental life

of the Church, the

knowledge of Saints and the

maternal love of the

Blessed Virgin Mary are all at the core of the program of

formation. Our flexible programs fit your family’s needs.

We are the only Catholic preschool offering half and full

day options. Nestled in a safe neighborhood in Mason, the

new 10,000+sq foot Early Childhood Center offers a quiet

setting with all the amenities necessary for a top-tier

preschool program. This is THE solution for your family. Act now!

Download our FREE guide

“The 5 BIG Questions”

www.royalmont.com

Royalmont Academy 200 Northcrest Dr. Mason Ohio 45040 513.754.0555 www.royalmont.com

Come & See Tuesdays beginning November 18th

Catholic Toddlers Story Time

Mom & Me Exercise Class

Explore: Join Us:

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REGISTRATIONALL PROGRAMS AQUATICS

Registration BeginsPremier members November 21, 8 a.m. Friday, December 12, 8 a.m.Open November 24, 8 a.m. Monday, December 15, 8 a.m.

Registration ClosesVaries – see listings Friday, December 26

Register online at www.imaginemason.orgNew to Community Center programs? Please obtain your user name and password from Member Services before registering online.The programs and events in CenterPoint are brought to you by the City of Mason, which operates Mason Community Center.Mason Community Center, 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, Ohio 45040, p 513.229.8555 f 513.229.8556

Mason Community Center Walk-in, online at www.imaginemason.org, or by phone at 513.229.8555

On The Cover... Supporting People with DisabilitiesCommunity Options, Inc., is a Mason-based certifi ed residential, vocational, and transportation agency that off ers a broad spectrum of services for individuals with developmental disabilities throughout southern Ohio. The City of Mason has been partnering with Community Options to further their mission of providing opportunities for em-ployment and job training in a work environment that focuses on task completion, problem solving, and social interaction. Community Op-tions individuals have been helping to maintain city parks by removing

litter in the park and parking lots and keeping the picnic shelters clean. To date Community Options individuals have performed over 646 hours of service in city parks. This work relieves park maintenance employees to attend to other necessary maintenance tasks. Another aspect of the partnership includes collecting soda cans that Community Option individuals gather, crush, weigh, and prepare for recycling. To date Community Options individuals have crushed over 23,884 cans, roughly 853 pounds of aluminum saved from the landfi lls. Individuals also

work for several manufacturing facilities doing repackaging, or packing medical supply kits; mobile work crews provide landscaping services; individuals assist at a veterinary hospital; and other individuals perform various hand assembly projects for a local nursery. For more information or if you have an idea for work in your local business or organization please contact Tracy L. Hill, Vocational Consultant, Community Options-Connected, 6699 Tri Way Drive, Mason, OH 45040, phone: 513.398.8885 ext. 1201 or at [email protected].

FEATURES

From left to right: Mike Zimmer, Karen Kessell, and Jeff Davis.

Hope for the HolidaysHelp someone in your community.

Mason City SchoolsNational RecognitionMason High School celebrates 53 students recognized by the National Merit Scholar Competition.

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Deerfi eld TownshipUpcoming EventsTurkey Day Race, Annual Tree Lighting, and more!

Mason CommunityCenter Activities

You don’t have to be a member to participate in Community Center activities!

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Recreation programs and facilities presented by the City of Mason are open to all citizens regardless of race, gender, color, religion, nationality, or disability, including those who live outside of Mason and those who do not have a community center membership. City of Mason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact us if you require special accommodations.

Mason Community Center Activities

PROGRAM FEESProgram fees are set by membership and residency:

PRE: Premier pass holderBAS: Basic pass holderMR: Mason resident (if you reside within the boundaries of the City of Mason)

NR: Non-resident

Mason Community Center ActivitiesSpecial Events32 Aquatics44Enrichment34 Fitness/Health36 Sports42

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David F. NicholsMayor

Richard CoxCouncil Member

Victor KiddVice Mayor

Tom GrossmannCouncil Member

Barbara Berry-SpaethCouncil Member

Char PelfreyCouncil Member

Don PrinceCouncil Member

John WahleFiscal Offi cer

Chris RomanoVice President

Dan CoreyTrustee

Pete PattersonPresident

6000 Mason-Montgomery Road • Mason, Ohio 45040Offi ce Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday

513.229.8500 • www.imaginemason.org

4900 Parkway Dr., Suite 150 • Deerfi eld Township, Ohio 45040Offi ce Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday

513.701.6958 • www.choosedeerfi eld.com

Main Number513.229.8500

City Hotlines513.229.8502

Administration513.229.8510

Community Center513.229.8555

Emergency911

Engineering & Building513.229.8520

Finance513.229.8530

Fire Department Administration

513.229.8540

Parks & Recreation513.229.8555

Police Department Administration

513.229.8560

Public Utilities513.229.8570

Public Works513.229.8580

Tax Offi ce513.229.8535

Utility Customer Service513.229.8533

Utility Billing Questions Greater Cincinnati Water

Works513.591.7700

Utility Service Questions:Sewer Service and

Emergencies513.229.8570

(nights, holidays & weekends, emergencies only)

513.925.2525

Stormwater513.229.8570

Waste Collection and Recycling

513.229.8533

Water Service and Emergencies - Greater

Cincinnati Water Works513.591.7700

AdministratorBill Becker

513.701.6973bbeck@deerfi eldtwp.com

Assistant AdministratorLois McKnight513.701.6964

lmckn@deerfi eldtwp.com

Public WorksEric Reiners

513.701.6974erein@deerfi eldtwp.com

Parks and Recreation Director

Joel Smiddy513.701.6975

jsmiddy@deerfi eldtwp.com

Fiscal Offi cerJohn Wahle

513.701.6971jwahl@deerfi eldtwp.com

TrusteeDan Corey

513.616.4153dcorey@deerfi eldtwp.com

TrusteeChris Romano513.678.0112

cromano@deerfi eldtwp.com

TrusteePete Patterson513.659.3039

ppatterson@deerfi eldtwp.com

A joint publication of the City of Mason and Deerfi eld Township, Ohio,in partnership with TriHealth and Mason City Schools.

City of MasonAdministrative Offi ces

6000 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040513.229.8510 | [email protected]

www.imaginemason.org

Matthew ClarkDirector of Administrative Services,

Deerfi eld Township, Warren County, Ohio513.701.6968 | mclar@deerfi eldtwp.com

www.choosedeerfi eld.com

President & PublisherJohn Lunn 513.562.2752

Advertising SalesMaggie Goecke 513.562.2783

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Mark your calendar for these bicentennial events

January 26 Bicentennial Opening Ceremony April 9 – 12 Imagine, Mason—a musical production

about Mason’s founderApril 11 Community Service DayMay 16 Salute to VeteransJune 29-July 4 Community Unity Days, Downtown • June 30 Historical Society’s Ice Cream SocialJuly 17 Weekend Bicentennial Baseball BashJuly 24 Weekend Bicentennial Baseball BashSeptember 18-19 Mason’s Bicentennial Birthday PartyOctober 19 Mason Historical Society's Cemetery WalkDecember 14 Bicentennial Closing Ceremony and

Time Capsule Placement

2015 will be a year-long celebration of the 200th anniversary of Mason’s founding. Mark your calendar with these events!

Thanks to our Bicentennial Sponsors for giving back to the community

Imagine, Mason–a musical production about Mason’s founderAre you interested in acting and singing? The bicentennial com-mittee is looking for actors and actresses to help tell the story of William Mason. The production will be held on April 9–12 at Mason Middle School. Tickets will go on sale in February. On behalf of the Bicentennial Committee tickets have been dis-counted to $12.

All ages are welcome to become a member of the cast of Imagine, Mason! If you are interested, please [email protected] or leave a message at 513.398.7804.

You’re invitedto the

Refl ect upon our past, celebrate the present,and welcome the future

Mason Municipal Center, 6000 Mason-Montgomery Road

5:30 p.m.

Opening Ceremony

Mason Bicentennial

Living LegendAs part of the Bicentennial Opening Ceremony, the Bicenten-nial Committee would like to honor long-time residents of Mason. If you know of a family member, friend, or neighbor who have spent a signi� cant amount of their lifetime as resi-dents of Mason, please let us know by submitting their name, address, phone number, e-mail, and number of years in Mason. Information can be emailed to the Bicentennial Committee [email protected].

Community Service DayWilliam Mason, a Revolutionary War Veteran and founding father, was known to be a generous man, giving parts of his platted land to the village of Palmyra-later becoming the City of Mason. Kiwanis members, in tribute to the spirit of William Mason, would like to partner with other service groups and residents to hold a commu-nity-wide day of service on April 11, 2015. Kiwanis members invite you to join them as they spruce up our neighborhoods, businesses, and parks. You can help give back to the community by being a team leader or volunteer. Some ideas for projects include: collecting books for a book drive, donating blood, � lling our food pantries, planting � owers, reading to a Senior, writing a thank you note to a Veteran, making blankets for babies, the projects are numerous!

For more information please email the Bicentennial Commit-tee at [email protected].

Like us on our new Facebook page for the latestBicentennial news and happenings throughout 2015 atwww.Facebook.com/masonbicentennial2015.Great Wolf Lodge® is the registered trademark of Great Lakes Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and member of the Great Wolf Resorts family of companies.

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Mason City Schools

Mason City Schools students consistently achieve at some of the very highest lev-els in the state, according to the State of Ohio’s Report Card, while the district spends substantially less than its peers.

For 2013–14, Mason City Schools earned high marks on the eight categories the state ranked.

Local senior citizens are encouraged to kick off the holidays over a delicious meal at the Western Row Senior Citizen Luncheon on Tuesday, December 9 at 11:30 am.

Following lunch, a third grade chorus will perform several holiday songs, includ-ing their popular and interactive “Twelve Days of Christmas,” which requires audi-ence participation! Honored guests will leave the luncheon with a souvenir holi-day placemat created by a Western Row student.

To attend, please RSVP to 513.398.5821.

Of Ohio’s top performers, Mason City Schools educate the most students. Addition-ally, Mason spends $1,506 less per student than the average top performing district.

“Rankings, while often celebrated, don’t tell the whole story. We’re proud that our children are performing at some of the very highest levels in the state, but there is much more to a high quality education than what’s measured on the state tests,” says Dr. Gail Kist-Kline, Superintendent. “We have amazing arts, athletics, and music programs, service learning opportunities, students honing their entrepreneurial and leadership skills, and most of all dedicated staffers who inspire, care for, and empower each of our 10,428 students.”

Students Among State’sHighest Achievers

Western Row Elementary to Hold Senior Citizen Luncheon on Dec. 9

• Enrollment: 10,428• PI Score: 110.6• Cost per Pupil: $9,060• Performance Index: A• 4-Year Graduation Rate: A• 5-Year Graduation Rate: A• Value-Added Overall: A• Value-Added Gifted Students: A• Value-Added Lowest 20% in Achievement: A• Value Added Students with Disabilities: A• Annual Measurable Objectives: B

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Western Row In the coming years, the Western Row in-terchange at I-71 is expected to become a full interchange, with on- and off-ramps for both northbound and southbound traf� c. New signs near the entrances to the interstate provide a web site to ex-plore for information.

Mason and Deer� eld Township are partnering with the Warren County En-gineer’s Of� ce, the Warren County Trans-portation Improvement District, and the Ohio Department of Transportation on this multi-year project to increase mobil-ity, improve safety, and expand access to recreational destinations and business-es for the Western Row Road area. The project includes adding new interstate ramps, new access roads, and installing new traf� c signals as well as changes to Columbia Road and Kings Island Drive. These last two projects are scheduled to begin in 2015. Word on funding the con-struction of the interstate portion of the project is expected in December.

A little further south, the Warren Coun-ty Engineer’s Of� ce has completed stage 1 plans for building a � ve-lane bridge to replace the two-lane bridge that carries Socialville-Fosters Road over I-71. This project will include the addition of a two-lane roundabout at the intersection of In-novation Way and Socialville-Fosters Road. Construction is expected to occur in 2015

so the new bridge will be in place prior to the start of construction on Columbia Road.

For construction updates on the Fields-Ertel/I-71 interchange, visit www.advancing� eldsertel.com. When you are traveling through this area, please watch for changing lane con� gurations and use extra caution. Completion of this project is targeted for the fall of 2015.

Web Sites Provide Interstate Construction News

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Warren County Dog LicensesState law requires all dogs more than three months of age to be licensed each year by January 31. Licenses purchased after January 31 will have a $15 penalty added.

A regular tag is $15 and can be purchased from December 1 through January 31 at the following locations: Warren Coun-ty Auditor’s of� ce at 406 Justice Drive in Lebanon; at Mason Animal Hospital, Mason Family Pet Hospital, and Misty Vistas Pet Hospital in Mason; at Ace Hardware, Landen Veterinarian Hospital, and O’Bryan’s Wine & Liquor in Love-land; at A Fortunate Dog Spa & Salon and Landen-Maineville Animal Hospital in Maineville; and at other selected loca-tions in the county.

For an additional $5 donation to the Humane Association, bone-shaped tags may be purchased online and at selected locations. Three-year tags and kennel tags for multiple dogs are available only at the Warren County Auditor’s of� ce or online.

More information, including the li-cense application, is available online at www.co.warren.oh.us/auditor. To speak with someone in the auditor’s of� ce, call 513.695.1240.

For an additional $5 donation to the Humane Association, bone-shaped tags

Don’t wait around with a cold or flu.

Walk in. See a doctor. Walk out.Cold and flu season is here and we’re ready to help you feel better fast at TriHealth Priority Care. With minimal wait times, there’s no reason why you should wait to receive care, especially when we always have a physician on staff. You can walk in, see a doctor and be out in no time. To learn more, go to TriHealth.com.

TriHealth.com | 513 346 3399

We have short wait times.

8350 Arbor Square Drive, Mason, OH 45040 (in front of Kroger)

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Flu Vaccine Puts the Odds in Your FavorNeed some incentive to get

your � u vaccine this year? Just consider:

• On average, 30,000 Americans who don’t receive a vaccine are likely to die from � u complications this year, and the number can climb as high as 50,000 if there’s a severe outbreak.

• Getting a � u vaccine could spare you from the misery of � u symptoms and also reduce � u exposure for the youngest and oldest people in your life—those hit hardest by � u.

• For people over age 65, there is a high-dose vaccine providing addi-tional protection from � u.

• For the average person, this year’s � u vaccine covers a broader base of � u viruses, offering you protection against In� uenza A and B.

Get your � u vaccine in October through November to receive optimal coverage, says Matt Birkle, MD, medical director of TriHealth Priority Care in Mason. “It takes two weeks for the vaccine to fully take effect. The peak incidence of � u is usually in late December and January but goes to the end of February,” he says.

Dr. Birkle emphasizes that the bene� ts of the � u vaccine far outweigh minor dis-comfort in your arm or mild cold symp-toms that may occur in a small number of cases. “A � u shot will not give you the � u,” he states, wanting to correct mistak-en impressions many people have.

Skipping the shot and getting the � u, on the other hand, subjects you to fever, body aches, fatigue, and dry cough that will keep you at home for a week, Dr.

Birkle says. A 2012 Centers for Disease Control study of 282 children under age 5 who had � u found that the children incurred medical costs anywhere from $300 to $4,000. Parents missed between 11 and 73 hours of work, depending on whether their child recovered at home or was hospitalized.

The � u vaccine can be taken either as a shot or a nasal spray. The latter is rec-ommended for healthy children age 2 to 8 and available to adults up to age 49.

TriHealth and most other hospital sys-tems believe so strongly in the bene� ts of � u vaccines for the safety of their em-ployees and patients that they require all health care providers to receive the vac-cine. There are very few reasons not to get a � u vaccine, says Dr. Birkle, such as having a previous severe reaction to a � u shot or having an allergy to egg, which is an ingredient of the vaccine.

“If a large percentage of the population is vaccinated, it makes the community safer, with less in� uenza to be transferred from work or school to home,” Dr. Birkle adds.

Flu vaccines are covered by Medicare and most insurance companies. You can combine your vaccination with an annual checkup at your primary care of� ce. Con-venient walk-in options are available if you only need a � u shot.

For example, TriHealth Priority Care in Mason, at the corner of Mason-Mont-gomery and Terra Firma, offers walk-in visits and convenient hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat-urday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 513.346.3399.

Five Ways toBeat the Flu1. Get a fl u vaccine. It is hands-

down your best protection, says Matt Birkle, MD, emergency medicine physician with TriHealth Priority Care.

2. Wash hands frequently and keep them away from your eyes, nose, and mouth, which are portals for viruses.

3. Keep a distance from people who have respiratory illnesses; coughing and sneezing can transmit germs through the air.

4. Routinely disinfect shared items such as phones and keyboards.

5. If you have fl u symptoms, visit your physician within 48 to 72 hours to confi rm the diagnosis and discuss treatment options. If you are sick, remain at home to avoid spreading the illness in your workplace or community.

Matthew Birkle, MD, is an emergency medicine physician and medical director of TriHealth Priority Care in Mason.

down your best protection, says

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Physical Therapy, Post RehabTriHealth Orthopedic and Spine InstituteBethesda Physical Therapy6020 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040

513.204.6490

Physician SpecialistsGroup Health MasonPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation I Women’s Services I Pediat-rics I ENT I Orthopedic Surgery I Sports Medicine I Dermatology I Podiatric Surgery I Internal Medicine I Rheumatology I Endocrinology I Audiology I Allergy & Immunology I Bariatric Surgery I General Surgery

6010 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040

513.246.7000

Primary Care PhysiciansHealth First Physicians7423 S Mason-Montgomery Road, Suite B, Mason, OH 45040

513.398.3445

Physician-staff ed care for urgent needs TriHealth Priority Care8350 Arbor Square Drive (in front of Kroger), Mason, OH 45040

513.346.3399

Emergency RoomsBethesda Arrow Springs100 Arrow Springs Blvd., Lebanon, OH 45036

513.282.7000

Bethesda North Hospital10500 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242

513.865.1111

Orthopedic & SportsMedicine PhysiciansTriHealth Orthopedic and Spine Institute7450 Mason-Montgomery Road, Suite 104, Mason, OH 45040

513.246.2300

Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Physicians, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Spine SpecialistsTriHealth Orthopedic and Spine Institute7450 Mason-Montgomery Road, Suite 208, Mason, OH 45040

513.791.6611

We have what it takes to help Mason live better.The City of Mason and TriHealth are working together on programs and ser-vices that will truly make a difference in the lives of Mason Community residents. As the TriHealth system continues to ex-pand, the focus is on our communities and working together to help the people of these communities live better. The Tri-Health system takes a patient-centered approach keeping your primary care phy-

sicians directly connected to the specialist physicians in your community. With out-patient services, two emergency rooms, and TriHealth Priority Care’s walk-in care all in their backyard, the residents of the Mason community need to look no fur-ther than TriHealth for the best quality care in the city. For a full list of TriHealth offerings in the Mason area, see the side-bar at the right.

Community WellnessLive Well in MasonPrograms and events presented in partnership by TriHealth and the City of Mason to encourage healthy lifestyles. Most events are held at Mason Community Center and off ered at no cost.

6050 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040

513.229.8555

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Photo Contest Winners

See a Crime?Report It.If you are a witness to or victim of a crime, it’s very important to report it. The police department recognizes that it’s sometimes dif� cult to come forward with details of a crime. But by looking the other way and not reporting when a crime is committed, the criminal is free to commit more crime, damage more property, and hurt more people. Police reports are also important to document damage or loss of property for insurance claims.

Online CommunicationsCommunication via the City of Mason’s web site can be used for situations that occur within Mason city limits that do not require an immediate response from an of� cer. These may include requests for information about Mason’s noise, curfew, or other ordinances, questions about solicitors in your neighborhood, reporting a junk vehicle in your neigh-borhood, and other non-emergency situ-ations that do not require an immediate reply.

Before e-mailing, you may wish to vis-it the Frequently Asked Questions pages under www.imaginemason.org/services/police.cfm. If you don’t � nd your an-swer, click on the “contact” link at the top right of each page by the search bar.

EmergenciesIn an emergency, call 9-1-1.Dial this number in situations where you need an immediate response. These include a crime in progress, someone suspected of a crime is nearby, someone is injured, or someone is being threatened or is in danger.

Call 513.925.2525 to reportnon-emergency situationsThis number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is a one-source number for reporting non-in-jury fender benders, property damage or theft when the suspect is not in the area, identity theft, and many other non-emergency situations. In can also be used when you wish to speak with an offi cer after hours.

Scroll down to Mason Police Department and click on “e-mail Police Department Administrative Of� ces.” The e-mail is checked only during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please do not include at-tachments with your e-mail as they will not be received.

If you need to contact a speci� c Ma-son of� cer by e-mail as a follow-up to a previous communication, use the “Contact an Of� cer” link at the web address listed above. If you are looking for a speci� c traf� c crash report, click the link in the middle of the page atwww.imaginemason.org/services/police/faqs-police-services.cfm.

Winners of the annual calendar photo contest were recognized at a City Council meeting this past fall. The 2015 calendars are available at Mason Municipal Center while supplies last. For information on entering your photo for the next calen-dar, please visit www.imaginemason.org/services/calendar-photo-contest.cfm.

Mayor David F. Nichols (far right) and Vice Mayor Victor Kidd (back row) congratulated the winners of the City of Mason’s 2015 calendar photo contest. From left: Shannon O’Connor,Cindi Williams, Alex Scott, Leslie Kauff man, Chandra Venkataramani, Jacob Burress, Rosemary Wells, Praba Sundararajan, Barbara Lokar, and Jayson Gomes. John Jackobs, Joe Chunko, and Nikki Murray were also winners.

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BioHealth and Wellness Activity Is Strong in Mason

AtriCure Bringing Expertise in Medical DevicesIn August, start-up medical device maker AtriCure celebrated the groundbreaking of its new 85,000-square-foot global head-quarters in Mason. The company is locating on a 10.5-acre cam-pus at the front door to Mason’s Oakpark District at Western Row and Innovation Way.

At the groundbreaking, AtriCure noted that the facility would likely be closer to 95,000 square feet—over 70% larger than their current location. As the company continues to innovate and grow, Mike Carrel, President and CEO of the company says, “We can at-tract great people and bring some of our � rst-class customers from around the world to Mason.” In late 2015, he expects the compa-ny to move in and bring over 200 science and technology jobs to the site. They’ll also bring R&D, mock laboratories, manufactur-ing space, and training centers to educate customers in Mason.

AtriCure is best known for making medical devices to treat atrial � brillation, or “AFib,” a common malady characterized by an irregular and fast heartbeat that affects millions of people around the world. The project is a signi� cant milestone for Ma-son as the city works to expand its regional cluster of bioscience companies along I-71 at Western Row.

Learn more at www.atricure.com. Welcome home, AtriCure!

Atrium Health Center Opening New Medical Center in MasonAtrium Health Center–Mason held a groundbreaking in August for its new 44,000-square-foot facility that will house a 24-hour emergency medical center, physician of� ces, and laboratory and imaging services. Premier Health is investing $11.5 million to renovate a site on Mason-Montgomery Road. The new state-of-the-art medical center is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

“The opening of Atrium Health Center–Mason is aligned with Premier’s mission to build healthier communities, and is the next chapter in our efforts to better meet the needs of the people we serve,” said James R. Pancoast, president and chief executive of� cer of Premier Health. State, county, and city of� -cials attended the start of this project that will add to the health and wellness ecosystem in Mason.

Learn more at www.atriummedcenter.org/atrhome.aspx. Congratulations, Atrium Health Center!

AtriCure CEO Mike Carrel (above), Vice Mayor Victor Kidd (right) Atrium Groundbreaking

BioHealth and Wellness Activity Is Strong in Mason

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Convenient Medical Expertise Emergency Center Highlights

• Treatment of minor to severe injuries, including trauma and heart attack

• Hospital emergency department-level care

• Faster treatment for stroke via Premier Health Telestroke Network

• CareFlight Air and Mobile Services for transport to Miami Valley Hospital’s Level I Trauma Center when a higher level of care is needed

Coming early 2015, Atrium Health Center Mason will offer convenient access to full-service, 24-hour emergency care along with a range of additional medical services. The new facility will offer the following services:

• Full-service Emergency Department

• Lab and Medical Imaging services including CT, MRI, ultrasound, mammography and x-ray

• Physician offi ces in the areas of family medicine, cardiology, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology

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• CareFlight Air and Mobile Services for transport to Miami Valley Hospital’s Level I Trauma Center when a higher level of care is needed

Coming early 2015, Atrium Health Center Mason will offer convenient access to full-service, 24-hour emergency care along with a range of additional medical services. The new facility will offer the following services:

• Full-service Emergency Department

• Lab and Medical Imaging services including CT, MRI, ultrasound, mammography and x-ray

• Physician offi ces in the areas of family medicine, cardiology, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology

• Outpatient Cardiac Testing Center

NOW OPEN — Premier Health Family Medicine

Marcus Washington, MD

Now accepting new patientsPractice phone: (513) 204-5785

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Help Someone in Your Community

What to Do with your Christmas Tree

Hope for the Holidays will again assist families in the Mason City School Dis-trict who need some extra assistance

for the holiday season. This will be the 18th year that City of Mason employees have given their time, talent, and resources to the program. The employees are grate-ful for the support of area residents and the business community who adopt fami-lies and provide contributions to buy gifts. The program would not be possible with-out this generous community assistance.

Two years ago, Hope for the Holi-days partnered with Mason Food Pan-try to further the success of this pro-gram. Families who need assistance in providing gifts for their children, up to age 17, can register at the Mason Food Pantry. Families who are not currently registered clients with the food pantry can visit www.masonfoodpantry.org for a list of the documentation required for registration. Information can also be ob-tained by leaving a message for Hope for the Holidays at 513.229.8507.

The deadline for registration for as-sistance is November 17, 2014. Upon registration, families will be asked if they also need food assistance. Mason Food Pantry will assist families with food needs and forward any gift needs to the City of Mason Hope for theHolidays volunteers.

Trees will be picked up in January(no curbside chipping)

Deerfi eld Township will conduct the Christmas Tree Recycling Program again this year at the following locations:

Mason’s brush pickup schedule has changed:Your collection week may be diff erent

No brush pickup in Mason in January, February, March

Information:www.imaginemason.org/services/brush-leaf-collection.cfm

Cottell Park Fleckenstein Park Landen - Deerfi eld Park

Deerfi eld Township parks are open daily from dawn until dusk. Areas will be sec-tioned off and posted with signs for township residents to drop off their Christmas trees. Christmas trees will be accepted for recycling through January 18, 2015. Trees will not be accepted after this date.

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Celebrate Mason City Schools Diversity,Heritage during “Taste of Mason” on Feb. 11Don’t miss this year’s “Taste of Mason,” which will showcase our community’s diversity while celebrat-ing a tradition of excellence during the City’s 200th birthday!

At the Taste of Mason you can sample a new dish, catch up with old friends, and be mesmerized by in-credible talent! The event will be held Wednesday, February 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mason High

School. Enjoy exciting offerings from many ethnic and independent Ma-son restaurants. Watch multicultural acts perform every 15 minutes. Take a walking history tour of Mason City Schools. Learn about our community’s tradition of excellence and celebrate our future.

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20 National Merit Semifi nalistsKusha Ansari, Michael Chen, Michael Crawshaw, Charles Kim, David Liao, Ruby Liu, Nicole Markley, Sneha Rajan, Rahul Sandella, Isaac Steiger, Divya Takkellapati, Tina Tang, David Wang, Matthew Whipple, Sara Xiang, Jessica Xiang, Allison Yan, Nancy Yao, Sonia Yeolekar, and Nicholas Zhao

28 National Merit Commended ScholarsMcKenna Albers, Alexandra Belegrin, Jackson Brown, Erin Brush, Bluye Demessie, Carl D’Souza, Carter Grimes, Melissa Groenewold, Ramya Gutta, Mehak Kalra, Fernando Leon-Ramos, Clayton Lewis, Kevin Li, Tim Liu, Christopher McPherson, Alberta Negri, Rhys Peck, Ragavi Ramesh, Nicholas Rook, Pallavi Sharma, Lauren Shen, Andrew Trenaman, Vivek Vattyam, Jessie Wang, Taylor Wood, Jacqueline Wu, Judy Xie, and Jiaxi Zhang

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Township Welcomes AdministrativeReceptionist

Bobbi is responsible for directing all calls and messages for each Township department, as well as greeting and assisting residents and guests who visit the Township Administrative Building. She’s the primary backup to the Administrative Clerk, processes payments for vendor and zoning permits, and collects and distributes mail and parcels. Bobbi provides clerical support to all personnel and department heads.

Deerfi eld Township is delighted to welcome Bobbi Kessler as the new Administrative Receptionist.

Bobbi is a resident of West Chester Township. In her spare time, she and her husband enjoy time spent with their children and grandchildren. When you phone or visit the Township Offi ces, and you see or hear the friendly face and voice that greets you, it’s most likely Bobbi eager to assist you!

Partnershipin the ArtsGood things come from solid partner-ships and a collaborative spirit. It is this collaborative spirit on which the relation-ship between the Township and The Arts Alliance has built their foundation.

In 2011, that The Arts Alliance intro-duced themselves to the Trustees, Admin-istrator, and Director of Parks and Rec-reation, in hopes of bringing more arts programming to this region.

That meeting resulted in The Arts Al-liance securing a permanent work space at the Snyder House at Cottell Park, where from their upstairs of� ce, they bring continued arts programming to the community.

Since that meeting, The Arts Alliance has collaborated with the Township to bring not only value-added programming

to the area, but also the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra to the region three years in a row, three beautiful quilt barns, and the Powder Keg trail race.

“The Township has shown tremendous support of our programming,” said Mer-edith Raffel, Executive Director of The Arts Alliance. “The growth that this or-ganization has experienced in partnership with the Township the last � ve years is unprecedented,” she added.

Since the newly formed relationship with the Township, The Arts Alliance’s programming also includes the FallFair Arts Festival, which was recently held at Cottell Park, and will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2015! The Township has helped grow The Arts Alliance’s summer art camps, housed in the annex building

at Cottell Park, which we now more ap-propriately refer to as the “Arts Bunga-low.” It was in 2011 that The Arts Alli-ance began their summer art camps with one camp and six participants. In 2014, they welcomed 13 camps and served over 250 children.

“We are working hard to make this region an arts destination,” said Raffel. “With the help of Deer� eld Township, we are doing just that, because they tru-ly understand the value of the arts to the people they serve.”

For more information about The Arts Alliance visit ww.the-arts-alliance.org.

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Mason LibraryOpen HouseMason Public Library invites you to an open house celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2014. Come and check out the new addition to the library. Take a tour and explore the new reading room, media section, and teen area. Select a book, magazine, DVD, or CD and preview the many free databases and downloadable offerings available at the library every day.

Mason Public Library Open HouseSunday, December 7, 2014, 2–4 p.m.Tour the new reading room, media section, and teen area.Refreshments, musical entertainment, door prizes, and more!

Sponsored by: Library Board of TrusteesFriends of the LibraryLibrary staff

Volunteerism is the Heart of the ClubYou’ll recognize the great volunteers of

the Deer� eld Women’s Club by their green shirts and willingness to give

back to the community. Founded in 1982 under the Junior

Women’s League, they were renamed the Landen Women’s Club in 1986. Wanting to expand their reach in the community, they changed their name again, to the Deer� eld Women’s Club, in 2002.

The Club currently has 12 active mem-bers, and is always looking for more inter-ested individuals who might like to serve.

This volunteer organization welcomes all women from any community who em-brace their spirit of volunteerism and bet-terment of community. Not only do they volunteer at various community events,

Volunteerism is the Heart of the Clubthey also help to support organizations like the Building Blocks 4 Kids, Holiday Workshops, The Arts Alliance, and the Pink Ribbon Girls. You’ll � nd them at most of the Deer� eld Township races and events, handing out donated items like bottled water, bananas, and bagels.

Their seemingly unending willingness to support Township events is profoundly appreciated by the Township and citizens alike. We owe them a debt of gratitude that is immeasurable, and for which, we can only offer an insuf� cient “thank you” for their efforts. They are, quite frankly, the very best.

To become a member, it is minimal-ly required that those interested attend two meetings and volunteer at one event.

Membership fees are $25 per year. The Deer� eld Women’s Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Deer� eld Township Meeting Room, 4900 Parkway Dr., Suite 180, Deer� eld Township, OH.

For more information contact Shelley at 513.489.0900.

Mason Receives Auditor’s AwardThe City of Mason received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report for 2013. The award is pre-sented to local governments and school districts upon the completion of a � nancial audit conducted by Audi-tor of State David Yost. Entities that receive the award meet the following criteria of a “clean” audit report:

The Auditor’s Award is in addition to the Certi� cate of Excellence in Financial Reporting the city has received each year since 1999. More importantly, Moody’s Investors Service has given Mason a rating of Aaa. The awards and the city’s top Moody’s rating re� ect the city’s sound � scal management and its commitment to providing the best service for residents and businesses through cost-effective and ef� cient business practices.

• Timely � nancial reports were � led with the Auditor of State’s of� ce in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

• The audit report does not contain any � ndings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, signi� -cant de� ciencies, Single Audit � ndings, or questioned costs.

• The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to ethics referrals, questioned costs less than $10,000, lack of timely report submission, reconciliation, failure to obtain a timely Single Audit, � ndings for recovery less than $100, or public meetings or public records.

If you would like to view the full copy of the audit, please visit ohioauditor.gov/auditsearch/detail.aspx?ReportID=110224.

Mason Receives Auditor’s AwardTimely � nancial reports were � led with the Auditor of State’s of� ce in accordance with generally accepted

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Deerfi eld Township Parks and Recreation Events

With the holidays in full swing, it’s important to remember that we want to Keep the Wreath Red, a safety program Deer� eld Township Fire Rescue will once again promote this season to remind residents that � res are too often caused by holiday decorations.

Beginning in December, each of your three township � re stations will display a wreath decorat-ed with illuminated red bulbs. If a � re in the community is caused directly by holiday decorations, one red bulb will be replaced with a white bulb.

In 2012 and 2013, all of our wreaths stayed red. Please help us keep this tradition in the red.This program originated in Illinois in 1954, and each year more � re departments across the

country have joined in to make the holidays safer and happier. Deer� eld Township Fire Rescue encourages everyone to be aware of special safety tips from the National Fire Protection Asso-ciation (NFPA) throughout the holiday season. They may be found on the Township’s website, www.choosedeer� eld.com.

Deerfi eld Township Parks and Recreation EventsFor questions on these events, please contact Stephanie at sgebe@deerfi eldtwp.com or 513.701.6977.

10K on Turkey Day Race and 5K Run/WalkThursday, November 27, 2014, 8 a.m. Deerfi eld Township LifeTime Fitness

Come join us for the 5th Annual Deerfi eld Township Life Time Fitness Turkey Day Race! The 10K run and 5K run & walk will begin and end at Life Time Fitness. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome. This is a chip-timed event! Register online at www.RegistrationSpot.com (search TD10K & 5K Run/Walk).

Performing Arts SeriesDeerfi eld Township and The Arts Alliance have partnered once again to bring a Performing Arts Series to the community. All performances are family friendly and aff ordable. Join us for puppet shows, theater in the park, and more! Please visit our website at www.ChooseDeerfi eld.com for details.

Santa’s WorkshopSaturday, December 6, 2014, 10 a.m. OR 11 a.m.Snyder House at Cottell ParkDeerfi eld Township Residents only – Free. (Parents must attend with their child.)Space is limited; register online beginning November 3rd at www.ChooseDeerfi eld.com.

Santa’s helpers and children scurry about to create some special gifts for people on their holiday lists at Deerfi eld Township’s annual Santa’s Workshop. This free event for Deerfi eld Township residents off ers children 3–8 years old an opportunity to visit Santa and create something special to give for the holidays.

Deerfi eld Township Community GardenKingswood Park (4188 Irwin-Simpson Road, 45040)Residents: $25 for 4x4 plot Senior Citizens: $25 for 4x4 plot Non-Residents: $30 for 4x4 plotApplications for plots may be fi led at the Deerfi eld Administration Building starting Febru-ary 1, 2015. Plot Applications are available on our website at www.ChooseDeerfi eld.com.

Join your neighbors to cultivate fresh vegetables in the Community Garden at Kingswood Park. Gardens are expected to be available from April 1st through October 31st.

CPR Certifi cation ClassFebruary 21, 2015, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Deerfi eld Fire Station 57Free for Deerfi eld Township ResidentsRegistration begins on January 21, 2015. Contact Lt. Strausbaugh at 513.459.0875 or pstra@deerfi eldtwp.com

Join Deerfi eld Fire Rescue to learn the skills needed to possibly save a life.

Annual Tree LightingSaturday, November 29, 2014, 5 p.m.–7 p.m. Deerfi eld Towne Center

Enjoy a petting zoo, holiday music, Santa arriving on a Fire Truck, and more! At the event, chil-dren can enter their names in a drawing to help fl ip the switch to light the towering Christmas tree. Come join the holiday magic of the Annual Tree Lighting at the Deerfi eld Towne Center! This is a free community event.

Annual Menorah LightingTuesday, December 16, 2014, 5:30 p.m. Deerfi eld Towne Center

The Deerfi eld Towne Center invites you to celebrate the Festival of Lights with the lighting of a giant Menorah, Chanukah treats, petting zoo, and a fi re-eating performance! The 12ft. Menorah will stand next to the Christmas tree at the Towne Center. This is a free community event.

The Arts Alliance Creative Exchange WorkshopSaturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22, 2015 8 a.m.–9 p.m.Snyder House at Cottell Park (5847 Irwin Simpson Road, 45040)$180 or $100 for either Sat. or Sun. Register at www.the-arts-alliance.org

Jacqueline Sullivan Painting Workshop. Join The Arts Alliance for this two day workshop, where students will explore acrylic and fi ber mixed media. Lunch included for both days. For more information, please visit www.the-arts-alliance.org or call 513.309.8585.

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Plow PriorityFirst: keeping main roads clearSecond: through streetsLast: alleys and cul-de-sacs

When It Snows…

Snow Removal Stats

Approximate number of tons of salt Mason purchases each year

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Cost to Mason / Deerfi eld to buyone ton of salt in 2013

$49.19 / $48.00 $95.17 / $110.00Cost to Mason / Deerfi eld to buy

one ton of salt in 2014

The � rst snowfall will be here before you know it! Deer� eld Township and Mason have been planning and pre-

paring for this upcoming winter season for several months now. Last year’s win-ter was more severe than usual in a multi-state region from Illinois to Virginia. Some cities received well over 200% of their normal snowfall. Salt reserves were depleted as communities tried to restock their empty facilities this spring. These events created a much larger demand for rock salt than there was available sup-ply. Many salt companies are now sup-plementing their supply with solar salt shipped in from Brazil and Chile. This salt is signi� cantly more expensive than mined salt.

Mason and Deer� eld Township crews will be battling the snow this winter with reduced access to road salt. Many com-munities are struggling to even � nd salt, and those that are able to � nd it are pay-ing a signi� cant premium. The shortage has caused prices to rise signi� cantly, af-fecting budgets as well as the ability to control snow and ice.

In the 2013-2014 season, Deer� eld Township was paying $48 per ton for salt and Mason’s price per ton was $49.19. The Township and Mason have worked together to jointly purchase salt for this year reducing the cost per ton that many other communities are paying. For 2014-2015, Deer� eld will pay over $110 per ton—a 225%+ increase—and Mason will pay $95.17, a 93% increase from 2013.

Mason currently has approximately 4,000 tons of salt in their facility. The City will purchase the 5,500 tons of salt that was ordered, and of that order, the City has arranged for the further distribution of approximately 4,500 tons to Lebanon

and Deer� eld Township (Lebanon 3,000 tons and Deer� eld Township 1,500 tons). Both Lebanon and Deer� eld Township will reimburse the City for the purchase. Once the City takes delivery of the salt, Lebanon and Deer� eld will pick it up from Mason prior to the start of the snow/ice season. The remaining 1,000 tons will supple-ment the City’s existing stockpile. Annu-ally, the City provides and is reimbursed by Mason City Schools for their snow and ice removal operations.

In order to ensure that we have available resources to provide safe roadways this winter season, the Township and Mason are evaluating options for snow and ice removal operations. Mason will implement the same conservative operational practices used in the past few years to control snow and ice removal expenses along with rely-ing on less costly alternative products such as Calcium and Brine to � ght the winter road conditions. The Township is coordi-nating with the Warren County Engineer’s Of� ce on how they will service their roads this season. The Township will likely utilize a mix of salt, sand, and chemical additives to treat roads this year. The addition of the sand is something the Township hadn’t had to do in several years. Given the lim-ited availability of salt and the particularly high cost of it, the Township had to work to conserve those resources to ensure that the roads could be treated in some accept-able fashion throughout this season. Begin-ning this season, the Township has 13 snow routes to cover the 107 centerline miles of Township roadway. For further informa-tion about the Township’s snow remov-al operations, please visit the website at: http://choosedeerfield.com/Departments/Public_Works_Snow_Removal.htm.

Accurate weather forecasts, pretreat-ment of the roads, the amount of snow, how fast it falls, outside temperature, equipment breakdowns, salt availability, whether the salt freezes and clumps in the truck beds, parked cars, and the volume of traf� c all affect the ability to clear the roads. We appreciate your patience this winter as we clear the roads as quickly as possible.

City of Mason snowplows clear snow and ice from nearly all of the city streets, but there are a few that are not cleared by city crews. If you live on a private street or in one of the city’s newest sub-divisions, your homeowner association (HOA) or developer is responsible for removing the snow and ice. The subdi-visions below have not been accepted by Mason City Council. They are listed with a contact person you may call if you have questions or complaints on the snow and ice removal.

Plow PriorityFirst:Plow PriorityFirst:Plow PrioritySecond:Last:

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Boxwood FarmsJim McVicker, Boxwood Farms, LLC513.755.0159

AlvertaJoey Fay, Stonegate Property Management859.534.0900

Reserves of BethanyJoseph F. Farruggia, Classic Properties513.492.9630

Carmelle, Phase 3 Jill Prior513.891.7100 x106

Reserves of CarmelleJill Prior513.891.7100 x106

The Estates at Chestnut Hill, Section 4Jim Kiefer, Great Traditions513.563.4070

Willow BrookeLance Oaks; CESO937.272.1100Centerline miles of roadway

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Prevent Kitchen FOG Clogs!Kitchen FOG is a menace to sewer pipes.

What’s kitchen FOG? It’s lique� ed animal Fats, vegetable Oils, and Greases. When any of these are

poured into drains, they eventually so-lidify and clog pipes, becoming a serious maintenance problem for both the city and private property owners.

When kitchen FOG washes down the sink, it sticks to the inside of your sewer pipes. The build-up restricts � ow and can eventually block your pipes complete-ly, causing raw sewage to back up into your home or over� ow into streets and streams.

Home garbage disposals don’t keep kitchen FOG out of sewer pipes. Products that claim to dissolve grease may dislodge a blockage in one place but may cause problems further on down the line. This could be in your household sewer lines, where you are responsible for mainte-nance, or in a city line, maintained by the city through your sewer fees.

The City of Mason maintains over 150 miles of underground pipes that carry wastewater away from homes, business-

es, and schools. The waste � ows by gravi-ty to lift stations located in strategic areas throughout the city. Pumps in the lift sta-tions lift the water to a higher elevation where it again � ows by gravity through pipes that eventually lead to the city’s Wa-ter Reclamation Plant on Mason-Mor-row-Millgrove Road.

Many times, the only remediation to a blocked sewer line is the use of a pressure jet washer. The city spends thousands of dollars a year to remove grease from the interior of the main trunk sewer lines. Once the grease is broken lose, it must be vacuumed out of the system and hauled away for disposal.

Quite often the grease makes it to the lift stations, where it coagulates and � oats to the top of the wastewater in the lift sta-tion basin, often causing odor problems. The only way to remove this grease is again by using a pressure jet washer and vacuum.

Prevent FOG clogs! Please see the side-bar for the proper way to dispose of Fats, Oils, and Greases.

Here are some guidelines to keep your drain pipes clean and help avoid plumbing backups.

• Never pour kitchen FOG (Fats, Oils, or Greases) down sinks or toilets.

• Scrape food scraps into a can or the trash.

• Catch food scraps with baskets or strainers in sink drains and throw the scraps in the garbage.

• If you have a frying pan of FOG (such as from frying onions, cooking burgers or bacon), here’s how to dispose of it:

° If it’s grease, let the frying pan sit until the grease hard-ens. Then you can simply wipe it out with paper towels and throw the paper towels in the garbage can.

° You can also pour the warm grease into an old can (say from vegetables or tomato sauce) and let it harden. Don’t use a plastic container unless you are sure it won’t melt. Once the grease has hardened, simply throw the can away.

° If you have used frying oil (such as vegetable oil), let the oil cool. Then place it in a clean glass bottle and save it for the next time you are frying. If it’s dirty and ready to be disposed of, just toss the glass bottle in the trash.

• Recycle grease and oil.

• Don’t pour grease or oil into sinks, fl oor drains, or onto a parking lot or street.

• Use a grease trap or interceptor that is designed, installed, and maintained correctly.

• Never put solids into grease traps or interceptors.

• Check and maintain grease traps and interceptors regularly.

Clearing the FOG in the Kitchen Restaurant and Building Owners

Formation of Sewer Blockage

The start of a blocked pipe begins when kitchen FOG (fats, oils, grease, and solids) collect on the top and sides of the pipe’s interior.

The build-up increases over time as kitchen FOG and other debris are washed down the drain.

Excessive accumulation will restrict the fl ow of wastewater and can result in a sanitary sewer backup or overfl ow.

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Expect To Owe 2014 City Taxes?

Spirit of Cooperation Protects Community

Payment may be due in January

Mason residents who expect to owe Ma-son City income taxes for 2014 and don’t have them deducted from their paycheck may need to make a quarterly payment in January.

Ninety percent of your 2014 tax liability is due by January 31, 2015. Please make your � nal quarterly payment by January 31, 2015.

Estimated payments can be made on-line using the online tax tool. Please visit www.imaginemason.org/services/tax-information.cfm to � nd the tax tool. If you prefer to mail in your payment, blank estimated payment vouchers are also available online.

If you need assistance in determining whether you need to make estimated payments or if you need to adjust your declaration, the Tax Of� ce is glad to help. Please call 513.229.8535 for assistance.

Tax Instructions Arrive In JanuaryMason residents will not receive a tax form in the mail. Instead, please watch for a no-tice (either by mail or e-mail) in January. The notice will include your account number and instructions for electronic � ling.

Mason taxpayers may use the online tax tool, the EZ tax form found online, or your taxpayer’s generic form to complete your return. Standard blank forms, available online at www.imaginemason.org, may also be used. Printed copies are available at Mason Municipal Center, Mason Community Center, and Mason Public Library.

Online Tax Tool with E-fi lingFor easier � ling, calculate your taxes using the city’s online tax tool. Beginning February 17, 2015, you can enter all your income information and the tax tool will calculate the correct tax due. Most taxpayers will be able to submit their return online. The online tool also gives you the opportunity to view the total of all payments applied to your account that were received prior to February 1. Visit www.imaginemason.org to use this handy tool.

EZ Tax Form with E-fi lingIf you have W-2 income only, try the EZ tax form and e-� le! A link will allow you to attach your W-2s. Visit www.imaginemason.org to use this form.

Tax Preparation AssistanceIf you would like assistance with preparing your city tax return, please bring all sup-porting documentation, including your federal return and all W-2s, to the Mason Tax Of� ce. The of� ce is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. There is no charge for assistance with your city form.

Expect To Owe 2014 City Taxes?

Deer� eld Township Fire-Rescue prides it-self on providing some of the highest levels of pre-hospital emergency medical care, � re suppression, and hazardous materials mitigation in our region. To accomplish this, the Township staffs three � rehouses, which are strategically placed throughout our community. Out of these facilities, we operate three medic transport units, two engine companies, one ladder com-pany, and one heavy rescue company, all managed by a daily battalion chief. Our personnel additionally cross-staff one of the region’s hazardous material and mass casualty response units.

In public safety, response times are of particular importance to increase the pos-sibility of desirable incident outcomes. Due to this, our Fire-Rescue department takes an impartial approach to our com-munity’s borders, and instead insists that emergency calls are handled by the closest, most appropriate resources to a scene. Due to our township’s irregular borders, it isn’t

uncommon for there to be another com-munity’s � rehouse closer to an emergency scene than a Township � rehouse. In those instances, you’ll often see a mutual-aid response to an incident that occurred in-side the Township’s borders. We feel it is most citizens’ minimum expectation that when they call 911, the closest life safety responders to the incident should be the ones who show up � rst, notwithstanding the name on the truck’s door.

Deer� eld Township also has the add-ed bene� t of cross-trained � re� ghter/paramedics throughout the organization. Cross-trained personnel can immediately start treating life-threatening conditions on any scene—� re, auto accident, crime scene, etc.—until the medic transport unit arrives. This staf� ng model, coupled with aggressive mutual-aid practices saves valuable time in delivering essential ad-vance life support to our community.

Deer� eld Township Fire-Rescue is com-mitted to continually improving the level

of service we provide to our residents, businesses, and visitors. We feel that with the quality and training of our personnel, the excellent equipment at their disposal, and the mutual-aid practices we employ, we embody that commitment to citizens every time the tones drop.

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Mason Tech Center Lands Another Digital IT Company

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That Makes Eight!

The Mason Tech Center recently wel-comed another innovative growth company. ADB Companies Inc. joins a growing component of the City of Mason’s corporate portfolio—the digi-tal IT cluster. This national utility and telecommunications service provider is moving its technological division to a new 7,800-square-foot space in the Mason Tech Center.

John Naccarato, the company’s vice president of business development, said ADB selected Mason due to its emphasis on attracting high-tech talent to the area.

“We really like the whole idea that Ma-son is pushing the technology industry and enticing people to come here with a lot of the city developments and programs they’ve put on,” he said. “When you work with and rub elbows with people in the

same industry, just by relationships you start getting more business.”

ADB will initially bring 25 high-paying IT jobs to Mason, with plans to double its workforce next year. The company is the eighth tenant to open at the business ac-celerator in just over a year. Other tenants include ConnXus, Cloud Takeoff, KPG, Hipaax, Riverbend Worldwide, Trayak, and Lantech.

The center opened in May 2013 as part of a private-public partnership between Top Gun Sales Performance, the build-

ing’s owner, and the City of Mason. The Class A of� ce building at 5155 Financial Way sat vacant for several years before being purchased by Top Gun. Since open-ing, this public-private partnership al-lowed Top Gun headquarters to acceler-ate its growth, plan for future expansion, and facilitate the Mason Tech Center op-erators to add more than 100 new jobs in the digital IT and bio-health sectors.

The City of Mason and the Mason Tech Center welcome ADB home! Learn more at www.adb.com.

Mason Schools Thanksgiving BreakWednesday, November 26-Friday, November 28Schools Closed

ThanksgivingThursday, November 27Mason Community Center open 6 a.m.-12 p.m. (limited facility)City offi ces closed–

Greater Cincinnati Water Works payments not acceptedTrash collection delayed one day for Thursday customersFriday, November 28Mason Community Center open 5 a.m.-10 p.m. (full facility)City offi ces closed–

Greater Cincinnati Water Works payments not accepted

Mason Schools Winter BreakMonday, December 22–Monday, January 5Schools ClosedCheck Mason Community Center for winter break activities

Cutting the ribbon for ADB at Mason Tech Center. From left (front row): Sherry Taylor, Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce President ; Steve Osborne, CEO of Top Gun; Rusty Keeley, CEO at ADB; Jeff ery Drew, Vice President of ADB; and Chad Johnson, President/COO.(Second Row: Jessica Johnson and Richard Fair of the City of Mason, Mason Council Member Rich Cox, Scott Burkhart, Vice President of Network Engineering, Bill Orr, Director.)

ChristmasWednesday, December 24Mason Community Center open 5 a.m.–5 p.m. (full facility)Thursday, December 25Community Center open 12–4 p.m. (limited facility)City offi ces closed–

Greater Cincinnati Water Works payments not acceptedTrash collection delayed one day for Thursday and Friday customers

New Year’sWednesday, December 31Mason Community Center

open 5 a.m.–5 p.m. (full facility)

Thursday, January 1Mason Community Center

open 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (full facility)

City offi ces closed–Greater Cincinnati Water Works payments not accepted

Trash collection delayed one day for Thursday and Friday customers

Wednesday, December 31

Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMonday, January 19Community Center open normal hoursCity offi ces openMason City Schools closed–

Greater Cincinnati Water Works payments not acceptedRegister for Community Center School’s Out Fun Day

Bicentennial Opening CeremonyMonday, January 265:30 p.m. at Mason Municipal Center

4th quarter taxes due for 2014Saturday, January 31www.imaginemason.org or in the drop box

Presidents DayMonday, February 16Community Center open normal hoursCity offi ces closedMason City Schools closed February 13 and 16–

Register for Community Center School’s Out Fun Day

www.imaginemason.org or in the drop box

Mason City Schools closed February 13 and 16–

Register for Snow Days so your kids will have a fun and safe place on Mason Schools’ snow days!

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Early Bird SpecialOnline registration for Parents’ Night Out andParents’ Night Out PLUS starts at 7:45 a.m. on Friday, November 21. Phone registration starts at 8 a.m.

Parents’ Night OutPremier Member Perk!Kids KornerEnjoy a night out on the town while your children engage in a night full of fun at Mason Community Center. The evening will consist of themed programming and a pizza party sponsored by West Shore Pizza of Mason. We ask that you please pack a snack and drink for each event.

On the fi rst Parents’ Night Out of the month, children ages 6 and up will enjoy swim time while children under 6 will participate in preschool-themed activities. Please pack a swim suit and towel if your child will be swimming.

Parents’ Night Out is available to Premier members only. Please stop at the Member Services Desk to upgrade your membership if you would like to take part in this program and the many other benefi ts of Premier membership. We ask that each family sign up for only one Parents’ Night Out per month.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE) ActivityF 12/5 6:00-9:00P 3-12 11/28 Free 133806-01 Disney Night: Celebrate Walt Disney’s birthday with us! Wear your favorite Disney attire for a magical evening. Participants 6 years and older will enjoy swim time.F 12/19 6:00-9:00P 3-12 12/12 Free 133806-02 Comfy Cozy Night: Come in from the cold and wear your most comfy and cozy pajamas.F 1/9 6:00-9:00P 3-12 1/2 Free 133806-03 Cardio Kids Night: Get a sneak peak of what’s to come this summer! Come dressed in comfortable clothes to participate in large motor skill activities. Participants 6 and older will enjoy swim time.F 1/23 6:00-9:00P 3-12 1/16 Free 133806-04 Super Bowl Night: Come dressed in your favorite sports attire for a night of fun.F 2/6 6:00-9:00P 3-12 1/30 Free 133806-05 Silly Sock Night: Wear the craziest socks you have! Participants 6 years and older will enjoy swim time.F 2/20 6:00-9:00P 3-12 2/13 Free 133806-06 Polar Bear Night: Dress in white to celebrate International Polar Bear Day in February.

SPECIAL EVENTS Parents’ Night Out PLUSKids KornerParents’ Night Out PLUS will transform Mason Community Center into a fantastically fun night with activities for your children. Each evening has a specifi c theme with snacks, drinks, and pizza. All they’ll need is their imagination, enthusiasm, and a smile.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivitySa 12/13 5:00-9:00P 3-12 12/6 $15 /$18 /$23 /$27 133800-01 Winter Extravaganza: Decorate cookies while watching a winter-themed movie. Please bring a pillow and blanket for the movie. Participants 6 years and older will enjoy swim time.Sa 1/17 5:00-9:00P 3-12 1/10 $15 /$18 /$23 /$27 133800-02 Yoga Night: Come dressed in your yoga gear and participate in a group yoga class just for kids.Sa 2/14 5:00-9:00P 3-12 2/7 $15 /$18 /$23 /$27 133800-03Color Me Red Night: Wear your favorite red attire and enjoy a fun-fi lled evening of special crafts. Participants 6 years and older will enjoy swim time.

Arms Wide OpenMason Community CenterMason Community Center, in partnership with Christ’s Church at Mason, is hosting Arms Wide Open-a Parents’ Night Out for children with special needs. Enjoy a night out on the town while your children engage in a night full of fun including a pizza party. Please pack a snack and drink for your child to enjoy before the start of a movie at 7:30 p.m.

If you are a fi rst-time participant, please register at www.ccmason.org/respite.

Participants who have been to an Arms Wide Open evening previously, please register with Mason Community Center in advance so we can plan for adequate staffi ng.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee ActivitySa 12/6 6:30-9:00P 6mos-18yrs 11/29 Free 533811-03 Sa 1/10 6:30-9:00P 6mos-18yrs 1/3 Free 133811-01

Mason Community Center ActivitiesMason Community Center Activities

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Give it a TRI(athlon)Mason Community CenterTest your training in a non-competitive, multi-sport triathlon or duathlon hosted by Mason Community Center.

• Participants choose their event and start time

• Varying distances for advanced or beginner participants

• Performance determined by total distance covered in the allotted time

• Awards will be given to those with the fastest times

• Beginner: 10 minute swim, 8 minute swim-to-bike transition, 20 minute spin bike, 2 minute bike-to-run transition, 15 minute treadmill run*

• Advanced: 20 minute swim, 8 minute swim-to-bike transition, 40 minute spin bike, 2 minute bike-to-run transition, 30 minute treadmill run*

*Registrations after January 24 will not be guaranteed a t-shirt.

Questions? Contact the Wellness Supervisor at 513.229.8555.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityBeginnerSu 2/1 9:25-10:20A 10 & up 1/25 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 166185-06 Su 2/1 9:50-10:45A 10 & up 1/25 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 166185-07 Su 2/1 10:15-11:10A 10 & up 1/25 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 166185-08 Su 2/1 10:40-11:35A 10 & up 1/25 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 166185-09 Su 2/1 11:05A-12:00P 10 & up 1/25 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 166185-10 AdvancedSu 2/1 7:00-8:40A 10 & up 1/25 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 166185-02 Su 2/1 7:45-9:20A 10 & up 1/25 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 166185-03 Su 2/1 8:30-10:00A 10 & up 1/25 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 166185-04

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SCHOOL’S OUT FUN DAYS

Snow Day RegistrationMason Community CenterSnow Days take place whenever the Mason City School District cancels classes due to inclement weather. Each snow day will feature group games, crafts, sports activities, a movie, and swimming. Please pack a full lunch, refillable water bottle, plenty of snacks, extra clothing, gym shoes, swimsuit, and a towel for your child.

For same day announcements, registration begins at 5:30 a.m. or when the announcement is made, whichever is later. If announced the night before, early registration is available online only. To register, call 513.229.8555 or visit www.imaginemason.org. Space is limited to the first 30 registered participants.

Day Date Time Age Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM-F December to April 9:00A-5:00P 6-12 $35 /$42 /$53 /$63 733807**You will not be able to register for Snow Days until a snow day is announced.

ARTS & CRAFTS

KidWorks Art LabActivity Room BBy studying different artists, you will learn how to make your own version of the famous Water Lilies by Monet and other works of art. You’ll explore a variety of art techniques and mixed media like watercolors. This is a great way to experience the world of art.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu 1/6-1/27 6:00-7:00P 6-12 12/30 $60 /$71 /$89 /$107 131103-01 Tu 2/3-2/24 6:00-7:00P 6-12 1/27 $60 /$71 /$89 /$107 131103-02

Art ExpressionsActivity Room BExplore the arts through mixed media. You will be inspired to create a painted masterpiece similar to those of Vincent van Gogh in January and in February, you will create a work of art inspired by Georges Seurat and Joan Miro. Each participant will take home their own unique artistic creation.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityW 1/7 6:00-7:00P 12 & up 12/31 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 131105-01W 1/14 6:00-7:00P 12 & up 1/7 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 131105-02W 2/4 6:00-7:00P 12 & up 1/28 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 131105-03W 2/18 6:00-7:00P 12 & up 2/11 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 131105-04

ENRICHMENT Young Rembrandts® Drawing ClassesActivity Room BYoung Rembrandts focuses on teaching children to draw using demonstration and a structured step-by-step process. This method of directed drawing gives students instructions on how to draw increasingly complex images at a crucial time in their development. Through the process of weekly instruction, students are exposed to a wide variety of subject matter, artistic concept, art history, and mastery of their materials.

PRE-SCHOOL DRAWING CLASSESYoung Rembrandts’® pre-school program is designed with the youngest learners in mind. Subjects that youngsters are familiar with, such as animals and toys, are used along with their favorite learning tools—pictures, stories, touching, and doing—to enhance social and conflict resolution skills while improving listening, fine motor skills, and staying on task. You’ll be amazed at what they create!

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM 1/12-2/16 5:00-5:45P 4-5 1/5 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 131200-01W 1/14-2/25 5:00-5:45P 4-5 1/7 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 131200-02**No class 2/4.

CARTOONINGThis entertaining program combines Young Rembrandts’® innovative, hands-on teaching method with light-hearted subject matter that engages children, their sense of humor, and their vivid imaginations. Maintaining a quick pace and drawings that tell a story also help kids to stay on task, learn from their mistakes, find new solutions to a problem, and communicate ideas and concepts through pictures and skills—with lifetime benefits!

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM 1/12-2/16 6:00-7:00P 6-13 1/7 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 131201-01

ELEMENTARY DRAWING CLASSESThe secret to our success is that children ALREADY love to draw—we just take their love a little further by giving them a solid foundation that will take their drawings from doodles to confidence-boosting achievements. During our once-a-week classes, we use an innovative step-by-step approach to draw topics your kids can relate to and learn from. Watch your child reach a new level of potential with this engaging, award-winning program. Young Rembrandts® is a different kind of learning and a powerful kind of fun. No lessons repeated! All supplies are provided.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityW 1/14-2/25 6:00-7:00P 6-12 1/7 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 131202-01**No class 2/4.

DANCE

Toddler & MeActivity Room BMusic, movement, balance, and the basic dance steps will be introduced in a fun, friendly, and positive manner. This class includes mom, dad, or another loved one participating in the class along with your little dancer. Our teachers will keep the music and curriculum moving along while you take an active role in encouraging, supporting, and keeping your little dancer on track. Dance Attire: non-restrictive clothing and tennis shoes.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivitySa 12/6-1/31 9:45-10:15A 18mo-3yrs 11/29 $75 /$89 /$112 /$134* 161512-01*Sa 2/7-3/21 9:45-10:15A 18mo-3yrs 1/31 $75 /$89 /$112 /$134* 161512-02**One time registration fee of $15 due to Tippi Toes at the first class.*No class 12/20, 12/27, 1/3, 2/21.

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Baby BalletStudio BThis class is a wonderful transition between Toddler & Me and the Ballet, Tap, & Jazz class. Children will participate in class on their own. Music, movement, balance, and the basic dance steps will be introduced in a fun, friendly, and positive manner. Our teachers will keep the music and curriculum moving along in a way that is fun, positive, and appropriate for children this age. Dance Attire: non-restrictive clothing, leotards, and ballet slippers or ballet shoes.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivitySa 12/6-1/31 10:30-11:15A 2-3 11/29 $75 /$89 /$112 /$134* 161511-01*Sa 2/7-3/21 10:30-11:15A 2-3 1/31 $75 /$89 /$112 /$134* 161511-02* *One time registration fee of $15 due to Tippi Toes at the fi rst class.*Optional recital in May with a $35 costume fee.*No class 12/20, 12/27, 1/3, 2/21.

Ballet, Tap, & JazzStudio BBallet, Tap, & Jazz dance classes incorporate an even mix of the three types of dance over the 45-minute class time. High-energy music will keep your young dancer inspired. Dance Attire: leotards and ballet shoes. No tap shoes required.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivitySa 12/6-1/31 11:30A-12:15P 4-6 11/29 $75 /$89 /$112 /$134* 161513-01*Sa 2/7-3/21 11:30A-12:15P 4-6 1/31 $75 /$89 /$112 /$134* 161513-02 **One time registration fee of $15 due to Tippi Toes at the fi rst class.*Optional recital in May with a $35 costume fee.*No class 12/20, 12/27, 1/3, 2/21.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Chess ClubActivity Room AFrom fi rst moves to checkmate, beginners and United States Chess Federation (USCF) rated chess players are welcome to join this camp to play one of the world’s greatest games. Beginners will learn the basic rules, moves, and strategies to win. Experienced players will have an instructor with USCF rating in the 1900’s to help them improve their game strategy, discuss openings and end game theory, and give challenging training exercises. Each meeting, players will be paired off to play rounds with other students with similar ratings. This camp will end with an exciting and challenging tournament!

Each participant will win a Chess Tournament Ribbon and prize. Trophies will be awarded to the top fi nishers in the beginners section and advanced section.

Day Date Time Grade Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityW 2/4-2/25 6:00-7:30P 1-12 1/28 $45 /$53 /$67 /$80 131600-02

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CPR/AED ClassesFire Station 51 Community RoomAs part of our eff ort to make the community a safer place to live and work, the City of Mason Fire Department is off ering a series of CPR classes in 2015. CPR training is free for Premier members and Mason residents, and a small fee for non-residents (discounts available for non-residents who are Basic members of Mason Community Center).

All CPR instructors are Mason Firefi ghter/Paramedics and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members. During the sessions, participants will learn adult and child CPR as well as the proper operation of an automated external defi brillator (AED). After the four-hour class, participants will receive a certifi cation from the American Heart Association.

Classes will be held in the community room at Fire Station 51, 4420 Mason-Montgomery Road. Please register through Mason Community Center.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM 1/5 8:00-12:00P 18 & up 12/29 $0 /$7 /$0 /$10 121620-01

TECHNOLOGY

Computer BasicsSenior LoungeLearn how to defi ne key computer-related terms, navigate using the mouse, and turn the computer on and off properly. You will also learn the concept of Windows, having multiple windows open on your desktop at once, and working with fi les, folders, and Windows Explorer.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu 12/2-12/23 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 11/25 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 141400-01

Beginning InternetSenior LoungeNavigate browsers, web sites, web pages, and search engines while learning how to use the toolbar and functions of a web. E-mail will also be discussed in depth.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu 1/6-1/27 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 12/30 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 141401-01

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Digital PhotographySenior Lounge

DIGITAL PHOTO 1Learn the many features of a digital camera while defining those strange terms such as megapixels, jpeg, tiff, resolution, optical versus digital zoom, compression, dpi, and compact flash versus secure digital memory. At the end of the course, you will be confident in choosing a digital camera that fits your needs.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityW 1/7 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 12/31 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 141418-01

DIGITAL PHOTO 2This course will cover using the camera features and uploading, printing, and archiving the images. How many images will your memory card store? What does fully automatic mean? How do you control the resolution and depth of field aperture setting? Learn the answers in this class.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityW 1/14 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 1/7 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 141419-01

DIGITAL PHOTO 3Learn to adjust the color and contrast, crop and resize the photo, save it in a variety of formats, and manage your database of images.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityW 1/21 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 1/14 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 141420-01

DIGITAL PHOTO 4This course will cover digital image manipulations. You will learn color adjustments, cropping, layering, retouching, distortion, blurs, and brush filters. Get the answers to all the questions you have about digital image processing. You must have taken Digital Photo 3 prior to attending this class.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityW 1/28 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 1/21 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 141421-01

eBay BuyingSenior LoungeLearn how to use your home computer to buy items on eBay. Electronics, cars, clothing, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods, digital cameras, and everything else are available on eBay, the world’s online marketplace. Have you been looking for that one-of-a-kind item? Don’t miss this informative hands-on class.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityW 12/3 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 11/26 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 141422-01

eBay SellingSenior LoungeLearn how to use your home computer to sell items on eBay. Have fun selling everything quickly and easily. You must have an eBay account and know how to buy on eBay prior to this class.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityW 12/10 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 12/3 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 141423-01

ASSESSMENTS & SCREENINGS

Equipment OrientationsFitness CenterAre you new to the fitness center or returning from some time off? Schedule a free Equipment Orientation with one of our Fitness Specialists to get you acclimated to the gym environment. During your 45-minute orientation to the circuit weight machines and cardiovascular equipment, you’ll also receive a basic workout routine created by a personal trainer. Stop by the Fitness Customer Service Desk to arrange a session today.

By Appointment Only

FITNESS/HEALTH

Fitness AssessmentsFitness CenterTake the first step toward better health or track your fitness progress by taking baseline fitness tests and consulting with certified staff, and compare yourself to the national norm. Fitness evaluations include resting heart rate, blood pressure, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardio respiratory fitness, and flexibility. Assessments are recommended every three to six months or at the start of an exercise routine. A full assessment takes approximately one hour. Please wear gym shoes and shorts or comfortable pants. Pick up the appointment request form at Mason Community Center or at www.imaginemason.org/things-to-do/programs/fitness-and-health/assessments-screenings.cfm.

Day Age Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR)Varies 15 & up Free*/ $30 /$38 /$45*Up to 4 free assessments per year.

Senior AssessmentsMeeting RoomsA team of certified personal trainers will use age-specific assessment tests that monitor the functional fitness performance of older adults. By taking the Senior Fitness Assessment, you will find out how you compare to others of the same age and gender. You will receive personalized feedback to help relate results of your assessment to the types of daily tasks and activities you want to continue to do or want to do better.

Free to Senior Premier members and Silver Sneaker members.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu 2/10 8:00-8:30A 60 & up 2/3 $0 /$10 /$13 /$15 161601-01Tu 2/10 8:15-8:45A 60 & up 2/3 $0 /$10 /$13 /$15 161601-02Tu 2/10 8:30-9:00A 60 & up 2/3 $0 /$10 /$13 /$15 161601-03Tu 2/10 8:45-9:15A 60 & up 2/3 $0 /$10 /$13 /$15 161601-04Tu 2/10 9:00-9:30A 60 & up 2/3 $0 /$10 /$13 /$15 161601-05Tu 2/10 9:15-9:45A 60 & up 2/3 $0 /$10 /$13 /$15 161601-06Tu 2/10 9:30-10:00A 60 & up 2/3 $0 /$10 /$13 /$15 161601-07Tu 2/10 9:45-10:15A 60 & up 2/3 $0 /$10 /$13 /$15 161601-08

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NUTRITION

Nutrition TipsMason Community CenterRegistered Dietitian Miriam K. Jackobs will be at the center twice a week to answer your nutrition questions. Stop by for some quick and easy tips about proper food planning and nutrition.

Day Time Age Fee Tu,Th 10:45-11:45A 15 & up Free to members

FITNESS PROGRAMS

Parent & Youth Workout TimeFitness CenterTen- to 14-year-olds: Spend some quality time with Mom or Dad by working out in the Fitness Center. This is your chance to use the Precor cardiovascular equipment, Icarian selectorized weight equipment, exercise balls, and medicine balls in the Fitness Center during the hours listed. The Hammer Strength equipment will be open for use by 12- to 14-year olds during the listed times as well. Please note the following policies:

• A parent or legal guardian must accompany student(s) at all times.

• Parent & Youth Workout Time is restricted to the Fitness Center only.

• Mason Community Center staff reserves the right to ask for proof of age at any time.

• All Mason Community Center and Fitness Center policies apply.

Day Time Age Fee Sa,Su 1:00-6:00P* 10-14 Free to members*Premier members may enjoy additional hours from 7a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sundays.

Youth Cross TrainingMason Community CenterLooking to get in shape or keep the shape you’re in? Youth Cross Training Club explores various aspects of cross training including plyometrics, the track, circuit work, TRX, and the fitness area. Let Mason Community Center help keep you fit during the colder months.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu,Th 12/2-12/18 4:00-5:00P 9-12 11/25 $30 /$36 /$45 /$54 161602-01Tu,Th 1/6-2/26 4:00-5:00P 9-12 12/30 $80 /$95 /$119 /$143 161602-02

Teen TRXTRXTRX Suspension Training for youth in the early stages of life is both safe and highly encouraged. TRX® is a revolutionary method of suspension training using body weight exercise to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability simultaneously. Are you getting ready for a sport, in the off-season, or just trying to stay in shape? Hang in there and get a focused strength, endurance, and agility workout in a circuit style format using the TRX Suspension Training System.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM 1/5-2/23 3:30-4:15P 12-15 12/29 $52 /$62 /$78 /$93 161800-01

Teen GRIT™Studio AEnhance your sports performance by enrolling in Teen GRIT! This 3-part workout geared toward youth athletes works in combination to tone and raise each participant’s fitness level. High intensity interval training (HIIT) will take you into overdrive to go hard, push harder, and get fit super-fast! These short, sharp, demanding workouts combine body weightlifting, running, and plyometrics for a full body workout that increases aerobic capacity, strength, muscular endurance, metabolism, and power.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityW 1/7-2/25 3:30-4:15P 10-14 12/31 $52 /$62 /$78 /$93 161606-01

Bodies in Balance: WaterLeisure PoolThis medically-inclined approach to your water fitness program is ideal for those with arthritis, Parkinson’s, fibromyalgia, discharged or phase 3 pulmonary rehab, or any other joint issue that may benefit from exercise. By using the high resistance and low impact properties of water on your body, you can increase overall muscle strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility. This is a basic class for those starting an aquatic exercise program. Led by a certified athletic trainer, Bodies in Balance: Water is more rehab-based exercises compared to a traditional Water Fit class. There will be no make-up classes or rescheduling for any absences.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM,W 11/26-12/22 9:00-10:00A 18 & up 11/19 $64 /$76 /$95 /$114 161605-01*M,W 1/5-1/28 9:00-10:00A 18 & up 12/29 $64 /$76 /$95 /$114 161605-02M,W 2/2-2/25 9:00-10:00A 18 & up 1/26 $64 /$76 /$95 /$114 161605-03*Registration begins 11/11.

Bodies in Balance: LandFitness CenterBodies in Balance: Land is ideal for those who have arthritis, Parkinson’s, fibromyalgia, discharged or phase 3 pulmonary rehab, balance issues, or any other joint pain. This is a basic class for those starting an exercise program or those who want to transition from aquatics exercises to a land-based program. The class is led by a certified athletic trainer and features more rehab-based exercises compared to a traditional fitness class. If you are looking for a medically inclined approach to your fitness program, this is the class for you. There will be no make-up classes or rescheduling for any absences.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTh 12/4-12/18 1:00-2:00P 18 & up 11/27 $24 /$29 /$37 /$44 161604-01*Th 1/8-1/29 1:00-2:00P 18 & up 1/1 $32 /$38 /$48 /$57 161604-02Th 2/5-2/26 1:00-2:00P 18 & up 1/29 $32 /$38 /$48 /$57 161604-03*Registration begins 11/11.

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Senior Fitness TrainingFitness CenterStay strong with a senior workout program that is perfect for all fitness levels. Join us in a circuit program designed each week by a certified personal trainer and run by a fitness specialist. Circuit training is a great way to get maximum results in minimal time. It is one of the best methods of exercising because it provides all-around fitness, tone, and strength.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu,Th 1/6-1/29 8:15-9:00A 55 & up 12/30 $55 /$65 /$82 /$98 161603-01Tu,Th 2/3-2/26 8:15-9:00A 55 & up 1/27 $55 /$65 /$82 /$98 161603-02

Starter TRXTRXThis introductory class will prepare you for our regularly scheduled TRX classes. Class begins with foundational exercises using the suspension straps. You will be instructed on proper form that challenges your major muscle groups. The instructor will help you focus on correct form, safety, and strength training. This program will also feature cardio, flexibility, and balance elements that you will experience in the drop-in group exercise TRX classes. Registration is required.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivitySa 12/13 8:30-9:00A 12 & up 12/6 $0 /$2 /$20 /$20 721301-07Sa 1/10 8:30-9:00A 12 & up 1/3 $0 /$2 /$20 /$20 721301-08Sa 2/14 8:30-9:00A 12 & up 2/7 $0 /$2 /$20 /$20 721301-09

Starter CycleStudio C (2nd floor)Starter Cycle is for the first-time cyclist. The class begins with tips on footwear, proper bike setup, and water intake. You’ll then be guided through all the various climbs, jumps, and cadence speeds that are featured in our regular drop-in group exercise classes. This class is a great educational experience and workout for everyone. The goal is to start with the basics to be sure that you build your strength and endurance for a safe and effective workout.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivitySa 12/13 9:30-10:15A 12 & up 12/6 $0 /$2 /$20 /$20 721300-07Sa 1/10 9:30-10:15A 12 & up 1/3 $0 /$2 /$20 /$20 721300-08Sa 2/14 9:30-10:15A 12 & up 2/7 $0 /$2 /$20 /$20 721300-09

Group Exercise ClassesChoose from over 100 classes offered per week! Become a Premier member and your drop-in group exercise classes are free.

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Train the PigMason Community CenterHave you yearned to do the Flying Pig Marathon but you don’t want to run? Join the Mason Mighty Walkers to train for this premier event. You’ll be a part of a team that will guide you through your Flying Pig experience and support you every step of the way during the race. Training will include indoor and outdoor training sessions two days a week with a long walk each Saturday.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu,Th,Sa 1/6-5/2 5:00-7:00P 18 & up 12/30 $55 /$65 /$82 /$98 136500-01*Saturday times will vary.

Partner YogaStudio ACelebrate the connection with your partner in a serene candlelight setting. This class offers a form of Hatha yoga in which partners support each other in modified yoga poses. Dedicate time to unite with your partner in this unique bonding experience for couples, best friends, relatives, and more.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityF 2/13 6:30-8:00P 10 & up 2/6 $15 /$18 /$23 /$27 161509-01**Use of Parents’ Night Out is available.

Clinical Exercise ProgramFitness CenterOur clinical exercise program is designed by a certified athletic trainer for those looking for a more medically based exercise program. Through the various services the community center offers, the certified athletic trainer will design a personalized exercise prescription to ensure your safe return to exercise and activity.

Please contact the Wellness Supervisor for more information at 513.229.8555.

Introductory sessions are available to all participants new to Clinical Exercise for a one-time purchase. You can choose either package but won’t have the option to take advantage of both.

Three 30-Minute Introductory Sessions $76Three 1-Hour Introductory Sessions $106

PRE BAS MR NROne 30-Minute Session: $40 $48 $60 $72 Four 30-Minute Sessions: $144 $170 $195 $220 Eight 30-Minute Sessions: $216 $255 $280 $305

One 1-Hour Session: $60 $71 $89 $107 Six 1-Hour Sessions: $216 $255 $280 $305 Twelve 1-Hour Sessions: $422 $497 $522 $547

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PERSONAL TRAINING

Personal TrainingFitness CenterWondering about the best way to work out to achieve your goals? Or maybe you need a coach to keep you motivated or to provide a variety of exercises. The certified personal trainers at Mason Community Center offer a variety of training packages to cater to individual needs, no matter what the goal. Stop by the Member Services Desk for more information or call 513.229.8555 to get started!

Punch Passes for Multiple Visits

When you purchase a Personal Training package, your visits will be tracked through a punch pass system similar to the group exercise punch passes. Your visits will be linked to your membership card so you can find out how many sessions remain on your pass by stopping at the Member Services Desk.

Personal training sessions can be purchased in 1-, 6-, or 12-session punch passes for sessions lasting 30 minutes or one hour. Bring your membership card to the fitness desk when you come for your personal training appointment. Your trainer will scan your card at the beginning of each training session. As your sessions are used, you can renew your punch pass at Mason Community Center or by calling 513.229.8555.

Introductory Training Specials for MembersThese are available to all members new to personal training for a one-time purchase. You can choose either package but won’t have the option to take advantage of both.

Three 30-Minute Introductory Sessions $66

Three 1-Hour Introductory Sessions $99

30-Minute Personal Training PackagesIndividual Premier Basic Non-MemberOne 30-Minute Session: $35 $42 $63 Six 30-Minute Sessions: $189 $223 $273 Twelve 30-Minute Sessions: $370 $436 $486

Partner (train with a friend) Premier Basic Non-MemberOne 30-Minute Session: $26 each $31 each $47 eachSix 30-Minute Sessions: $140 each $165 each $215 eachTwelve 30-Minute Sessions: $275 each $324 each $374 each

1-Hour Personal Training PackagesIndividual Premier Basic Non-MemberOne 1-Hour Session: $55 $65 $98 Six 1-Hour Sessions: $297 $350 $400 Twelve 1-Hour Sessions: $580 $683 $733

Partner (train with a friend) Premier Basic Non-MemberOne 1-Hour Session: $41 each $49 each $74 eachSix 1-Hour Sessions: $221 each $260 each $310 eachTwelve 1-Hour Sessions: $433 each $510 each $560 each

Small Group Training30-Minutes Premier Basic Non-Member3 Participants $18 each $22 each $33 each4 Participants $14 each $17 each $26 each

Six 30-Minutes Premier Basic Non-Member3 Participants $97 each $115 each $165 each4 Participants $76 each $90 each $135 each

Twelve 30-Minutes Premier Basic Non-Member3 Participants $190 each $224 each $274 each4 Participants $148 each $175 each $225 each

1-Hour Premier Basic Non-Member3 Participants $35 each $42 each $63 each4 Participants $25 each $30 each $45 each

Six 1-Hour Sessions Premier Basic Non-Member3 Participants $189 each $223 each $273 each4 Participants $135 each $159 each $209 each

Twelve 1-Hour Sessions Premier Basic Non-Member3 Participants $370 each $436 each $486 each4 Participants $264 each $311 each $361 each

Ask about our large group training or private group exercise classes.

Are you suffering from an injury or experiencing pain—and aren’t sure how to care for it?Bethesda Mason Physical Therapy is now offering free injury screens! If you have questions regarding an injury, a licensed physical therapist will perform a 5- to 10-minute screening and provide suggestions for treatment options. Screens are not inclusive of a comprehensive evaluation or treatment. To schedule, call Bethesda Mason Physical Therapy at 513.204.6490 or visit our clinic located inside Mason Community Center. Injury screens are by appointment only.

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BADMINTON

Adult Drop-In BadmintonField HouseDrop in for some open play during designated badminton times. A one-time per year free registration is all you need to begin. Once registered, members play for free as long as your membership remains active. Registered non-members can play any day for just $5 each day.

Each day you play, please stop at the Member Services Desk to pick up a play card to present to the gym attendant. A Mason Community Center staff member will be present on the courts to verify that all participants are registered.

Day Date Time Age Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityMembersM-Th,Sa Nov-Feb varies* 18 & up Free 722201-01Non-MembersM-Th,Sa Nov-Feb varies* 18 & up Free** 722201-02*M-Th: 6 to 9P and Sa: 8 to 10:30A**Registration is free; $5/day to play, payable at the door.

BASKETBALL

Men’s Drop-In BasketballGymnasiumThis open play during designated drop-in basketball times is for men 18 years and older. Drop in for some open play during designated times. A one-time per year free registration is all you need to begin. Once registered, members play for free as long as your membership remains active. Registered non-members can play any day for just $5 each day.

Each day you play, please stop at the Member Services Desk to pick up a play card to present to the gym attendant. A Mason Community Center staff member will be present on the courts to verify that all participants are registered and following the posted rules.

Day Date Time Age Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityMembersM,W,Sa Nov-Feb varies* Men, 18 & up Free 722200-01Non-MembersM,W,Sa Nov-Feb varies* Men, 18 & up Free** 722200-02*M,W: 5 to 7P and Sa: 10A to 12P**Registration is free; $5/day to play, payable at the door.

SPORTS GOLF

Putt Your Way through WinterHeat up your putting stroke at home this winter. Not keeping your head still and your putter not going straight back and straight through are the two most common reasons putts are missed.

To enhance your stroke, practice putting into a cup on a putting mat or thin outdoor runner. Work on keeping your head still by not moving your head until you hear the ball go in the cup or off the mat. Improve the straightness of your putt by laying down a piece of string on each side of your putter head. Practice taking the putter back and forth keeping the putter head in between the strings and as low as possible without hitting the ground.

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GYMNASTICS

Mom and MeMultipurpose RoomThis parent and child class will help develop your child’s basic motor skills through jumping, skipping, hopping, running, and rolling. You will use beams, wedges, and mats to engage your child through structured play.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM 1/5-2/23 10:00-10:30A 18mo-3yr 12/29 $56 /$66 /$83 /$99 132360-01W 1/7-2/25 10:00-10:30A 18mo-3yr 12/31 $56 /$66 /$83 /$99 132360-03Sa 1/10-2/28 9:45-10:15A 18mo-3yr 1/3 $56 /$66 /$83 /$99 132360-05

Tiny TumblersMultipurpose RoomYour child will learn to follow directions without the assistance of a parent and focus on basic gymnastics skills such as forward rolls, backward rolls, headstands, and backbends. He or she will also work on circuit training and be introduced to the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and fl oor.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM 1/5-2/23 10:30-11:15A 3 12/29 $59 /$70 /$88 /$105 132369-01 W 1/7-2/25 10:30-11:15A 3 12/31 $59 /$70 /$88 /$105 132369-03 F 1/9-2/27 10:45-11:30A 3 1/2 $59 /$70 /$88 /$105 132369-04 F 1/9-2/27 4:00-4:45P 3 1/2 $59 /$70 /$88 /$105 132369-05 Sa 1/10-2/28 10:15-11:00A 3 1/3 $59 /$70 /$88 /$105 132369-06

Jumping JacksMultipurpose RoomYour child will improve gross motor skills, fl exibility, and coordination through circuit training and will have the opportunity to put the skills together to form a small routine. He or she will also be introduced to the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and fl oor.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTh 1/8-2/26 10:00-11:00A 4-5 1/1 $74 /$88 /$110 /$132 132375-11 Th 1/8-2/26 4:30-5:30P 4-5 1/1 $74 /$88 /$110 /$132 132375-12 F 1/9-2/27 9:45-10:45A 4-5 1/2 $74 /$88 /$110 /$132 132375-13 F 1/9-2/27 5:45-6:45P 4-5 1/2 $74 /$88 /$110 /$132 132375-14 Sa 1/10-2/28 11:15-12:15P 4-5 1/3 $74 /$88 /$110 /$132 132375-15

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Sassy Sixes and SevensMultipurpose RoomStudents will work on gymnastics drills, conditioning, and routines similar to those introduced in the Beginners and Advanced Beginners classes. He or she will continue to improve on basic gymnastic skills, fl exibility, and strength.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM 1/5-2/23 5:00-6:00P 6-7 12/29 $74 /$88 /$110 /$132 132371-01 Tu 1/6-2/24 4:30-5:30P 6-7 12/30 $74 /$88 /$110 /$132 132371-02 F 1/9-2/27 4:45-5:45P 6-7 1/2 $74 /$88 /$110 /$132 132371-04 Sa 1/10-2/28 12:15-1:15P 6-7 1/3 $74 /$88 /$110 /$132 132371-05

BeginnersMultipurpose RoomIntroduce your child to the world of gymnastics. Students will learn basic gymnastics skills on the fl oor, uneven bars, balance beam, and vault. Your child will then learn to put the skills together to form a routine. Conditioning and fl exibility are also introduced at this level.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM 1/5-2/23 6:00-7:00P 8-17 12/29 $74 /$88 /$110 /$132 132384-01 Tu 1/6-2/24 5:30-6:30P 8-17 12/30 $74 /$88 /$110 /$132 132384-02 Tu 1/6-2/24 5:00-6:00P 8-17 12/30 $74 /$88 /$110 /$132 132384-03 Th 1/8-2/26 6:30-7:30P 8-17 1/1 $74 /$88 /$110 /$132 132384-04

Invitation Only ClassesPlease note: Invitation to the following classes is at the gymnastic coach’s discretion

ADVANCED JUMPING JACKSMultipurpose RoomYounger students who are ready for more advanced gymnastics skills may be invited by their instructor to practice in this class. He or she will work on more advanced routines on the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and fl oor.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu 1/6-2/24 4:00-5:00P 4-5 12/30 $74 /$88 /$110 /$132 132364-01

ADVANCED SASSY SIXES AND SEVENSMultipurpose RoomYounger students who are ready for more advanced gymnastics skills may be invited by their instructor to practice in this class. He or she will work on more advanced routines on the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and fl oor. This class meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu,Th 1/6-2/26 Tu 6:30-7:30p

Th 5:30-6:30p6-7 12/30 $142 /$168 /$193 /$218 132367-01

ADVANCED BEGINNERSMultipurpose RoomStudents in this class must have some gymnastics experience and have mastered the basic Beginner skills. This class will provide a greater challenge to students on the fl oor, uneven bars, balance beam, and vault.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM,W 1/5-2/25 7:00-8:00P 8-17 12/29 $142 /$168 /$193 /$218 132381-01

PREP TEAMMultipurpose RoomGymnasts who want to move on to the competitive level will train three to four hours per week and be introduced to competitive routines.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu,Th 1/6-2/26 Tu 6:30-7:45P

Th 6:307:45P6-7 12/30 $182 /$215 /$240 /$265 132374-01

MARTIAL ARTS

Tae Kwon DoBeginnerMeeting RoomsTae Kwon Do is a well-balanced Korean martial art that specializes in kicking skills. No previous experience is necessary for this class. Adults, teens, and children will train together in a family oriented program.

Parents of all participants under the age of 13 are asked to remain on site during class. Please note: A Tae Kwon Do uniform is not required for participation in this class; however, a uniform may be required for any participants who would like to enjoy this program long-term.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu,Th 12/2-12/11 6:30-7:30P 5 & up 11/25 $19 /$23 /$29 /$35 111102-01Tu,Th 1/6-1/29 6:30-7:30P 5 & up 12/30 $39 /$46 /$58 /$69 111102-02Tu,Th 2/3-2/26 6:30-7:30P 5 & up 1/28 $39 /$46 /$58 /$69 111102-03

Check out these great Community Center activities for teens

GOT A BORED TEENTHIS WINTER?

• Give it a TRI(athlon)• Art Expressions• Teen TRX®• Teen GRIT™• Group Exercise

• Partner Yoga• Gymnastics• Tae Kwon Do• Swim Lessons• Personal Training

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Swim TotsIn this parent-assisted class, your 6- to 36- month old child will become acclimated to the aquatic environment. Children in diapers must wear swim diapers or securely fi tted pants. Please come prepared to accompany your child in the water.

Activity number: 152312 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $46/$55/$69/$83

Level 1 w/ParentPrerequisite: Three years old.Some children need a little extra reassurance when fi rst introduced to swim lessons. This parent/child class will do just that. Working with the coach, you will assist your child in learning the Swim Academy Level 1 skills. With your help, your child will learn to put his or her face in the water and blow bubbles. This class is geared towards slowly acclimating your child to the aquatic environment without parental assistance. Please come prepared to accompany your child in the water.

Activity number: 152320 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $51/$60/$75/$90

Level 1Prerequisite: Three years old and comfortable in the group class setting without a parent.Working with the coach, your child will learn to put his or her face in the water and blow bubbles. Students will advance to the next level when they can do ten relaxed bobs.

To participate in this class, your child must be comfortable in the group class setting without a parent. If you register and the fi rst class is diffi cult, we will transfer your enrollment to a Mason Swim Academy Level 1 w/Parent class.

Activity number: 152321 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $51/$60/$75/$90

Level 2Prerequisite: Pass the Mason Swim Academy Level 1 assessment displaying the ability to do ten relaxed bobs while blowing bubbles with the mouth and nose.Your child will learn to glide on their front and back in a streamline position. Students will advance when they can push off the wall and glide on their front and back for fi ve seconds in a streamline position.

Activity number: 152322 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $51/$60/$75/$90

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Group swim lessons are for children 3 to 17 years old. Adults interested in swim lessons are invited to register for adult group, private, or semi-private lessons.All lessons are held in the Leisure Pool unless otherwise noted.

Level 3Prerequisite: Pass the Mason Swim Academy Level 2 assessment displaying the ability to do ten relaxed bobs and push off the wall and glide on your front and back for fi ve seconds in a streamline position. Your child will be introduced to streamline kicking on their front and back. Students will advance when they can streamline kick on their front and back for 15 feet.

Activity number: 152323 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $51/$60/$75/$90

Level 4Prerequisite: Pass the Mason Swim Academy Level 3 assessment displaying the ability to do ten relaxed bobs, push off the wall and glide on your front and back for fi ve seconds, and streamline kick on your front and back for 15 feet. Your child will begin side gliding and the front crawl stroke. Students will advance when they can side glide for 20 feet and front crawl with no breathing for 20 feet.

Activity number: 152324 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $51/$60/$75/$90

Level 5/6Prerequisite: Pass the Mason Swim Academy Level 4 assessment displaying the ability to do ten relaxed bobs, push off the wall and glide on your front and back for fi ve seconds, streamline kick on your front and back for 15 feet, side glide for 20 feet, and front crawl with side breathing for 20 feet. Your child will learn the freestyle stroke with rotary breathing and the back stroke. Students may advance to the Mason Swim Academy Stroke School when they can swim 25 yards of proper freestyle with rotary breathing and 25 yards of backstroke with ease.

Activity number: 152325 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $51/$60/$75/$90

To register, you will need an activity number and section number. Activity numbers are assigned by the class level and are found in the class descriptions and in the activity tables below. Section numbers are associated with the day and time of the class and are in the section tables below. For example: to register for Level 3 at 10 a.m. on Saturdays, you would register for 152323 and section number 27. If you are signing your child up for multiple sessions, we recommend you choose classes on diff erent days.

Program Abbreviation Activity Number Program Abbreviation Activity Number Program Abbreviation Activity NumberSwim Tots TOTS 152312 Level 2 L2 152322 Level 4 L4 152324Level 1 w/ Parent L1+ 152320 Level 3 L3 152323 Level 5/6 L5/6 152325Level 1 L1 152321

Day Date Time TOTS L1+ L1 L2 L3 L4 L5/6M 1/5-2/9 9:30-10:00A 01 01 01 01M 1/5-2/9 10:00-10:30A 02 02 02 02M 1/5-2/9 10:30-11:00A 01M 1/5-2/9 5:00-5:30P 04 04 04 03 03M 1/5-2/9 5:30-6:00P 02 05 05 05 04 04M 1/5-2/9 6:00-6:30P 06 06 06 05 05Tu 1/6-2/10 1:15-1:45P 08 08 08Tu 1/6-2/10 1:45-2:15P 09 09 09 07 07Tu 1/6-2/10 5:30-6:00P 03 10 10 10 08 08Tu 1/6-2/10 6:00-6:30P 04 11 11 11 09 09Tu 1/6-2/10 6:30-7:00P 12 12 12 10 10

Day Date Time TOTS L1+ L1 L2 L3 L4 L5/6W 1/7-2/11 5:00-5:30P 16 16 16 13 13W 1/7-2/11 5:30-6:00P 06 17 17 17 14 14W 1/7-2/11 6:00-6:30P 18 18 18 15 15Th 1/8-2/12 1:15-1:45P 20 20 20Th 1/8-2/12 1:45-2:15P 21 21 21 17 17Th 1/8-2/12 5:30-6:00P 06 22 22 22 18 18Th 1/8-2/12 6:00-6:30P 08 23 23 23 19 19Th 1/8-2/12 6:30-7:00P 24 24 24 20 20Sa 1/10-2/14 9:00-9:30A 25 25 25 21 21Sa 1/10-2/14 9:30-10:00A 26 26 26 22 22Sa 1/10-2/14 10:00-10:30A 27 27 27 23 23Sa 1/10-2/14 10:30-11:00A 28 28 28 24 24Sa 1/10-2/14 11:00-11:30A 07

42 CenterPoint Winter 2015 PRE: Premier pass holder BAS: Basic pass holder MR: Mason resident NR: Non-resident

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SwimFitLeisure PoolPrerequisite: Pass Mason Swim Academy displaying the ability to complete 100 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing, and 25 yards each of backstroke, breast stroke, and butterfl y.SwimFit focuses on building the swimmer’s strength and endurance in every stroke through drills, multiple laps, and on-deck coaching. SwimFit allows swimmers to get the feeling of being on a swim team without the competition. If a swimmer desires to be on a swim team like the Manta Rays Swim Team at Mason Community Center, SwimFit will provide a smooth transition.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu,Th 1/6-2/12 4:45-5:30P 3-17 12/26 $92 /$109 /$134 /$159 152327-01

ADULT LESSONS

Adult Group Swim LessonsLeisure PoolBeginner adults with little or no experience in the water will work on various skills and techniques to achieve the goal of water acclimation. Intermediate adults who have mastered submerging and fl oating will work on backstroke and freestyle readiness. Swimmers whose skills exceed the intermediate level should contact our Aquatics team for lesson options.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityBeginnerM 1/5-2/9 7:30-8:00P 18 & up 12/26 $51 /$60 /$75 /$90 152334-01Th 1/8-2/12 7:30-8:00P 18 & up 12/26 $51 /$60 /$75 /$90 152334-02IntermediateTh 1/8-2/12 7:30-8:00P 18 & up 12/26 $51 /$60 /$75 /$90 152334-03

Swim Academy Level AssessmentLeisure PoolIf your swimmer is new to Mason Swim Academy or has not taken lessons for the past two sessions, please register for a level assessment before registering for group lessons. This free evaluation will produce the best results for your child by determining the level appropriate to your child’s skills. Assessments are not required for Level 1 or below.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee ActivityM 12/8 7:30-7:45P All 12/7 Free 152200-01 M 12/8 7:45-8:00P All 12/7 Free 152200-02 M 12/8 8:00-8:15P All 12/7 Free 152200-03 M 12/8 8:15-8:30P All 12/7 Free 152200-04 Tu 12/9 7:15-7:30P All 12/7 Free 152200-05 Tu 12/9 7:30-7:45P All 12/7 Free 152200-06 Tu 12/9 7:45-8:00P All 12/7 Free 152200-07 Tu 12/9 8:00-8:15P All 12/7 Free 152200-08 W 12/10 7:30-7:45P All 12/7 Free 152200-09 W 12/10 7:45-8:00P All 12/7 Free 152200-10 W 12/10 8:00-8:15P All 12/7 Free 152200-11 W 12/10 8:15-8:30P All 12/7 Free 152200-12 Sa 12/13 11:00-11:15A All 12/7 Free 152200-13 Sa 12/13 11:15-11:30A All 12/7 Free 152200-14 Sa 12/13 11:30-11:45A All 12/7 Free 152200-15 Sa 12/13 11:45-12:00P All 12/7 Free 152200-16 M 12/15 7:30-7:45P All 12/7 Free 152200-17 M 12/15 7:45-8:00P All 12/7 Free 152200-18 M 12/15 8:00-8:15P All 12/7 Free 152200-19 M 12/15 8:15-8:30P All 12/7 Free 152200-20 Tu 12/16 7:15-7:30P All 12/7 Free 152200-21 Tu 12/16 7:30-7:45P All 12/7 Free 152200-22 Tu 12/16 7:45-8:00P All 12/7 Free 152200-23 Tu 12/16 8:00-8:15P All 12/7 Free 152200-24 W 12/17 7:30-7:45P All 12/7 Free 152200-25 W 12/17 7:45-8:00P All 12/7 Free 152200-26 W 12/17 8:00-8:15P All 12/7 Free 152200-27 W 12/17 8:15-8:30P All 12/7 Free 152200-28 Sa 12/20 11:00-11:15A All 12/7 Free 152200-29 Sa 12/20 1:15-11:30A All 12/7 Free 152200-30 Sa 12/20 11:30-11:45A All 12/7 Free 152200-31 Sa 12/20 11:45-12:00P All 12/7 Free 152200-32

Stroke SchoolCompetition PoolPrerequisite: Pass the Mason Swim Academy Level 5/6 assessment displaying the ability to complete 25 yards each of freestyle with rotary breathing and backstroke. Stroke school is for swimmers who intend to learn advanced elements and stroke effi ciency in all four stroke types. The stroke school includes the skills taught in Levels 7 and 8 of the Mason Swim Academy.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM,W 1/5-2/11 6:30-7:15P 3-17 12/26 $92 /$109 /$134 /$159 152326-01 Tu,Th 1/6-2/12 4:45-5:30P 3-17 12/26 $92 /$109 /$134 /$159 152326-02Sa 1/10-2/14 11:00-11:45A 3-17 12/26 $49 /$58 /$73 /$87 152326-03

We regret that we are unable to provide make-up lessons or refunds for missed group or private lessons once the session has started.If a doctor’s note is provided to show that classes were missed due to a medical issue, a credit may be issued.Refund Guidelines

Winter 2015 CenterPoint 43To register, see page 4. www.imaginemason.org 513.229.8555

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PRIVATE LESSONS

Private Swim LessonsAre you looking for comfort in the water, improved stroke technique and endurance, or a supplement to the Mason Swim Academy group lessons? We off er lessons for all ages and levels, from preschool to adult. Work one-on-one with a Mason SwimAmerica coach who will customize the lesson to suit your goals.

STANDARD PRIVATE LESSONSLeisure PoolSchedule private lessons with the fl exibility you need. You will have six dates to choose from to take fi ve lessons. You will be allowed to miss one lesson with no penalty, no call ahead needed, and no rescheduling. There will be no make-up lessons or rescheduling for any absences beyond one lesson. While we cannot guarantee the same coach for every lesson, there will always be a certifi ed SwimAmerica coach available for your lesson.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM 1/5-2/9 6:30-7:00P 4 & up 12/26 $125 /$148 /$173 /$198 152319-01M 1/5-2/9 7:00-7:30P 4 & up 12/26 $125 /$148 /$173 /$198 152319-02M 1/5-2/9 7:30-8:00P 4 & up 12/26 $125 /$148 /$173 /$198 152319-03Tu 1/6-2/10 7:00-7:30P 4 & up 12/26 $125 /$148 /$173 /$198 152319-04Tu 1/6-2/10 7:30-8:00P 4 & up 12/26 $125 /$148 /$173 /$198 152319-05W 1/7-2/11 6:30-7:00P 4 & up 12/26 $125 /$148 /$173 /$198 152319-06W 1/7-2/11 7:00-7:30P 4 & up 12/26 $125 /$148 /$173 /$198 152319-07W 1/7-2/11 7:30-8:00P 4 & up 12/26 $125 /$148 /$173 /$198 152319-08Th 1/8-2/12 7:00-7:30P 4 & up 12/26 $125 /$148 /$173 /$198 152319-09Th 1/8-2/12 7:30-8:00P 4 & up 12/26 $125 /$148 /$173 /$198 152319-10Sa 1/10-2/14 11:00-11:30A 4 & up 12/26 $125 /$148 /$173 /$198 152319-11Sa 1/10-2/14 11:30-12:00P 4 & up 12/26 $125 /$148 /$173 /$198 152319-12Sa 1/10-2/14 12:00-12:30P 4 & up 12/26 $125 /$148 /$173 /$198 152319-13

Want to improve strength and swimming skills throughout the winter?Swimming throughout the entire year is great for youth and adults alike.

Your children will learn important water safety skills. Our SwimAmerica Program teaches the most effi cient safety skills to swimmers at every level. By becoming a more effi cient and stronger swimmer, students will be safer in and around most bodies of water.

Your children are more likely to progress further if they continue to practice and build upon the skills that they have already learned in the summer. Swimming throughout the winter months helps build endurance and retain muscle memory from the stroke work and practicing they did all summer.

Your children will prepare themselves for fun water sports like competitive swimming, water polo, and synchronized swimming. If your children want to set their goals towards swimming competitively, they will be swimming during the winter months. Keeping in shape, working on technique, and building more endurance throughout the winter will give your swimmer the upper hand when trying out for teams.

You will burn calories while improving strength and fl exibility. Swimming is one of the best ways to burn calories and get in a full body workout. By swimming laps, you get in a fantastic cardio workout, as well as a great strength workout. During our Mason Swim Academy program, swimmers will be gaining knowledge and skills to make them more effi cient in the water while having fun and getting exercise.

SUNDAY LESSON BLOCKLeisure PoolThe Sunday private lesson block includes four scheduled lessons with no make-ups or rescheduling. While we cannot guarantee the same coach for every lesson, there will always be a certifi ed SwimAmerica coach available for your lesson.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityJanuarySu 1/4-1/25 10:00-10:30A 3 & up 12/26 $85 /$100 /$125 /$150 152317-01Su 1/4-1/25 10:30-11:00A 3 & up 12/26 $85 /$100 /$125 /$150 152317-02Su 1/4-1/25 11:00-11:30A 3 & up 12/26 $85 /$100 /$125 /$150 152317-03 Su 1/4-1/25 11:30-12:00P 3 & up 12/26 $85 /$100 /$125 /$150 152317-04 Su 1/4-1/25 12:00-12:30P 3 & up 12/26 $85 /$100 /$125 /$150 152317-05 Su 1/4-1/25 12:30-1:00P 3 & up 12/26 $85 /$100 /$125 /$150 152317-06

FebruarySu 2/1-2/22 10:00-10:30A 3 & up 12/26 $85 /$100 /$125 /$150 152318-01 Su 2/1-2/22 10:30-11:00A 3 & up 12/26 $85 /$100 /$125 /$150 152318-02 Su 2/1-2/22 11:00-11:30A 3 & up 12/26 $85 /$100 /$125 /$150 152318-03 Su 2/1-2/22 11:30-12:00P 3 & up 12/26 $85 /$100 /$125 /$150 152318-04 Su 2/1-2/22 12:00-12:30P 3 & up 12/26 $85 /$100 /$125 /$150 152318-05 Su 2/1-2/22 12:30-1:00P 3 & up 12/26 $85 /$100 /$125 /$150 152318-06

ADAPTIVE LESSONSCompetition PoolAdaptive lessons are a Learn-to-Swim program designed for children and adults requiring special assistance. Qualifi ed staff will help participants enhance their swimming ability and comfort level with this four session package. These lessons will be held in a private lesson format. To schedule your lesson, please contact our Aquatics team.

Age Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR)3 & up $75 /$89 /$112 /$134

Flexible Private andSemi-Private Swim LessonsCompetition PoolIf the private lesson options do not meet your needs, please contact our Aquatics team to discuss other options.

Age Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR)Semi-Private (4 lesson package)3 & up $75 /$89 /$112 /$134Private (4 lesson package)3 & up $125 /$148 /$173 /$198

SWIM TEAM

Manta Ray MastersCompetition PoolImprove your overall fi tness, develop better technique, train for a triathlon, swim competitively, or just enjoy the water. Competitions are optional and swimmers of all abilities are welcome. Coaches are available during scheduled practices times to help you attain your personal goals. Additional practices may be added, though you are not required to attend all practices.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu,Th 1/6-1/29 5:45-7:15A 19 & up 1/29 $10 /$25 /$38 /$45 152100-01Tu,Th 2/3-2/26 5:45-7:15A 19 & up 2/26 $10 /$25 /$38 /$45 152100-02

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44 CenterPoint Winter 2015 PRE: Premier pass holder BAS: Basic pass holder MR: Mason resident NR: Non-resident

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As the Blow Dry Bar & Salon we want our guests to feel love and beauty from the inside and out. Our team is committed to being our highest selves with education, transparency, and integrity. Our commitment is to provide a unique and magical experience.

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